imperviousness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество быть непроницаемым, особенно для людей, света или снарядов.

A noun referring to the quality of being impenetrable, especially by people, light, or missiles.

uncountable

1. Physical impenetrabilityC1formal

   The quality of being impossible to pass through, enter, or damage; being resistant to penetration.

   Непроницаемость

   • The imperviousness of the armor saved the soldier's life.
   • Raincoat fabric is chosen for its imperviousness to water.
   • The fortress walls were built for their imperviousness to cannon fire.

   Synonymshardnessimpenetrabilityimpermeabilityresistancesoliditytoughness

   Antonymspenetrabilitypermeabilityporosity

2. Emotional or mental invulnerabilityC1formal

   The state of being unaffected or unmoved by something, especially criticism, pressure, or persuasion.

   Неуязвимость

   • Her imperviousness to criticism made her a strong leader.
   • The politician's imperviousness to public opinion angered many voters.
   • His imperviousness to fear helped him survive the ordeal.

   Synonymscallousnessimpassivityindifferenceinsensibilitystoicismthick skinunresponsiveness

   Antonymssensitivityvulnerability