1. Direct, public, and undisguised opposition or defiance against something or someone
The government faced open resistance from citizens protesting the new policy.
O governo enfrentou resistência aberta de cidadãos protestando contra a nova política.
2. Overt non-compliance or refusal to accept authority, rules, or demands
The employees showed open resistance to the proposed wage cuts.
Os funcionários mostraram resistência aberta aos cortes salariais propostos.