imperviousness

• Cualidad de ser impermeable o impenetrable, especialmente respecto a personas, luz o proyectiles; también capacidad de no dejarse afectar o influir por algo.

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

incontable

1. Physical impenetrabilityC1formal

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

   Impenetrabilidad física

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshardnessimpenetrabilityimpermeabilityresistancesoliditytoughness

   Antónimospenetrabilitypermeabilityporosity

2. Emotional or mental invulnerabilityC1formal

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

   Imperturbabilidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscallousnessimpassivityindifferenceinsensibilitystoicismthick skinunresponsiveness

   Antónimossensitivityvulnerability