renitent

Synonyms

resistent elastic resilient reluctant stubborn tough counteractive

Antonyms

yielding lentous flexible docile pliant

Re*ni"tent (-tent), a. Etym: [L. renitens, -entis, p. pr. of renit to strive or struggle against, resist; pref. re- re- + niti to struggle or strive: cf. F. rénitent.] 1. Resisting pressure or the effect of it; acting against impluse by elastic force. "[Muscles] soft and yet renitent." Ray. 2. Persistently opposed.

renitent - Similar Words

penitent retent renitency renitence remittent remitment reiterant refitment penitents reunite