impervious

• Décrit ce qui ne peut pas être affecté ou pénétré par quelque chose, comme l'eau, les dommages ou l'influence.

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.

   Imperméable (au passage)

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

   Synonymesimpenetrableimpermeablesealedwaterproofwatertight

   Antonymespenetrablepermeableporous

2. Unaffected by somethingC1formal

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

   Insensible, indifférent

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

   Synonymesimmuneinsusceptibleinvulnerableresistantunaffectedunmovedunresponsiveuntouched

   Antonymesreceptiveresponsivesensitivesusceptiblevulnerable