takistuslik

Takistuslik is an Estonian adjective that translates to something akin to "resistant," "obstinate," or "unyielding." It describes a person, object, or phenomenon that is difficult to overcome, change, or influence. In the context of a person, it suggests a stubborn refusal to yield to pressure or authority. This can manifest as a determined spirit, but also as pigheadedness or a lack of flexibility.

When applied to a physical object or situation, takistuslik implies a strong impediment. For example, a difficult journey might be described as takistuslik if it is fraught with obstacles and challenges that are hard to surmount. The term can also be used to describe a substance or material that offers considerable resistance to some force, such as an electrical insulator being takistuslik to the flow of current. The core idea is always that of presenting a significant barrier or being hard to move or alter. It carries a connotation of difficulty and struggle against what is being resisted.