imperviousness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être imperméable, en particulier à l'eau, à la lumière ou aux projectiles, ou encore d'être insensible ou indifférent à quelque chose.

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

indénombrable

1. Physical impenetrabilityC1formal

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

   Imperméabilité physique

   • 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.

   Synonymeshardnessimpenetrabilityimpermeabilityresistancesoliditytoughness

   Antonymespenetrabilitypermeabilityporosity

2. Emotional or mental invulnerabilityC1formal

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

   Insensibilité

   • 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.

   Synonymescallousnessimpassivityindifferenceinsensibilitystoicismthick skinunresponsiveness

   Antonymessensitivityvulnerability