impervious

adjective

Meaning

Not allowing fluid to pass through, or remaining unaffected by external influences or criticism.

Examples

The new raincoat is made of an impervious material that keeps you dry in the worst storms.
She remained impervious to his insults, continuing her work as if he had not spoken at all.

Synonyms: waterproof, resistant, unaffected, impenetrable, indifferent

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impervious

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

Definition

Not allowing fluid to pass through, or remaining unaffected by external influences or criticism.

Examples

The new raincoat is made of an impervious material that keeps you dry in the worst storms.
She remained impervious to his insults, continuing her work as if he had not spoken at all.
The fortress was designed to be impervious to attack, with thick stone walls and a deep moat.

How to Use impervious

impervious to (prepositional phrase): Not affected by something specific. — "He seemed impervious to the cold weather."

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