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Definition of resistantly
resistantly
/rɪˈzɪs.tənt.li/
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Adjective:resistant
resistantly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• adverb
1
In a manner that opposes, withstands, or refuses to yield to something.
Example
"The committee members reacted resistantly to the proposed budget cuts, arguing that essential services would suffer."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resistantly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resistantly