resistingly
In opposing manner
Resistingly means in a manner that shows resistance or opposition.
The word appears rarely, usually in literary contexts describing someone who yields only with reluctance: She went along resistingly, dragged by the arm.
More common alternatives include reluctantly or unwillingly.
Defiance of established power
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
- revoltOrganized resistance to power
refusal · noncompliance · opposition · insubordination · mutiny · civil disobedience · boycott · noncooperation
Sustained effort capacity
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
fortitude · grit · resilience · stamina · resolve · doggedness · willpower · constancy
Unyielding adherence to position
- intransigenceRefusal to compromise
- bullheadednessStubborn persistence despite reason
- pigheadednessStubborn refusal to yield
- mulishnessUnyielding resistance to persuasion
inflexibility · immovability · willfulness · unbendingness · adamance · pertinacity · uncooperativeness · obduracy
rebellion
Defiance of established power
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
revolt · refusal · noncompliance · opposition · insubordination · mutiny · civil disobedience · boycott · noncooperation · insurgence
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
steadfastness · fortitude · grit · resilience · stamina · resolve · doggedness · willpower · constancy · dedication
obstinacy
Unyielding adherence to position
- intransigenceRefusal to compromise
- bullheadednessStubborn persistence despite reason
- pigheadednessStubborn refusal to yield
mulishness · inflexibility · immovability · willfulness · unbendingness · adamance · pertinacity · uncooperativeness · obduracy · rigidity
resistinglycompliantly
In an acquiescent manner
submissively · obediently · yieldingly · acquiescently · passively
resistinglywillingly
By free choice
eagerly · enthusiastically · gladly · readily · wholeheartedly
- resisting arrestOpposing lawful detention