relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

[ Syn: immune ]

able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress; the plant is tolerant of saltwater; these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided; the new hybrid is more resistant to drought

[ Syn: tolerant ]

impervious to being affected; resistant to the effects of heat; resistant to persuasion'

disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

[ Syn: insubordinate , resistive ]

incapable of absorbing or mixing with; a water-repellent fabric; plastic highly resistant to steam and water

[ Syn: repellent ]