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What is another word for resistantly?

69 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ɹɪsˈɪstəntli], [ ɹɪsˈɪstəntli], [ ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_n_t_l_i]

How to use "Resistantly" in context?

When people hear the word "resistantly," they might think of someone who is fighting back against a forceful action. In actuality, resistantly means using any means possible to avoid or delay a particular action. This can be done through questioning the legitimacy of the request, refusing to cooperate, and even physical resistance.

Resistantly, this can mean using any excuse possible to avoid doing something that one does not want to do. Some might say that resistantly means "with reluctance." In this way, resistantly can imply that someone is not willing or not ready to do something.

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