nonresistant
/ˌnɑnrɪˈzɪstənt/
adjective
- Not offering resistance; yielding or accepting without opposition.
- The material is nonresistant to water, so it will get soaked in the rain.
- The nonresistant crowd allowed the police to pass through without any trouble.
- She remained nonresistant to the changes, believing they were for the best.
- Not having immunity or protection against something, such as a disease or chemical.
- Nonresistant crops are more vulnerable to pests than genetically modified ones.
- The bacteria were nonresistant to the antibiotic, so the infection cleared quickly.
- These plants are nonresistant to the fungus and will need treatment.
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