Weather-resistant
adj.resilient, capableprofessional
What it means
Able to withstand exposure to difficult outdoor conditions.
Reach for it when making a measured claim that outdoor conditions cause limited damage
Weather-resistant signs stayed clear through snow and summer heat.
Choose between these
6- everyday
general long life is the relevant benefit
not when Indoor durability says nothing about sun or rain.
- everyday
broad protection is intended as a stronger promise
not when Weatherproof can overstate performance without a test standard.
- professional
operation remains possible across varied conditions
not when All-weather suitability does not prove material resistance.
- professional
UV-resistant
sunlight degradation is the defined concern
not when Ultraviolet protection does not cover moisture or wind.
- professional
limited liquid exposure is the actual test
not when Water resistance excludes ultraviolet light and temperature.
- formal
outdoor-rated
a documented specification approves exterior use
not when Outdoor rating varies by product category and jurisdiction.
Said against
3- weather-sensitive
- perishable
- unprotected
It naturally appears in
3- weather-resistant finish
A weather-resistant finish slowed fading on the south-facing doors.
- weather-resistant housing
The sensor's weather-resistant housing shed rain but allowed ventilation.
- weather-resistant material
Designers chose a weather-resistant material for the exposed signs.
Where this comes from
Weather-resistant is weaker than weatherproof and should be tied to the actual conditions tested.
Weather-resistant is not a headword in the dictionaries below. The sense was checked against their entries for resistant, and the definition and example here are written for Weather-resistant itself.
- Wiktionary, the entry for resistant, English adjective resistant, able to withstand something, used of weather opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.