impervious

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht durchdrungen, beeinträchtigt oder beeinflusst werden kann, z. B. von Wasser, Schaden oder äußeren Einflüssen.

Describes something that cannot be affected or penetrated by something, such as water, damage, or influence.

1. Not allowing passageC1formal

   Not allowing fluid or other substances to pass through.

   Undurchlässig

   • The material is impervious to water.
   • The walls were made impervious to moisture.
   • This coating makes the surface impervious to stains.

   Synonymeimpenetrableimpermeablesealedwaterproofwatertight

   Antonymepenetrablepermeableporous

2. Unaffected by somethingC1formal

   Not influenced or affected by something, especially criticism or emotion.

   Unempfindlich gegen etwas

   • She seemed impervious to the criticism.
   • He remained impervious to their pleas for help.
   • The politician was impervious to public opinion.

   Synonymeimmuneinsusceptibleinvulnerableresistantunaffectedunmovedunresponsiveuntouched

   Antonymereceptiveresponsivesensitivesusceptiblevulnerable