insubordinate vs resistant

insubordinate and resistant both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
insubordinate	No	Yes	No	No
resistant	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, insubordinate and resistant are synonyms defined as:

insubordinate and resistant: disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

Other synonyms of insubordinate include resistive.

insubordinate (adjective)	resistant (adjective)
not submissive to authority	disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority	impervious to being affected
	incapable of absorbing or mixing with
	able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
	relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)