resistant

Adjective

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

• disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

• impervious to being affected
  • resistant to the effects of heat
    
  • resistant to persuasion
    

• 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
    

• relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  repellent , insubordinate , resistive , tolerant , immune