impervious

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpɜːviəs/
US: /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

  1. Not allowing liquid to pass through.

    1. This coat is impervious to the rain, I am dry.
    2. The new material is impervious to water, making it ideal for tents.

  2. Not affected or hurt by; showing no sign of being influenced.

    1. He is impervious to criticism and does not care.
    2. Despite the harsh words, she seemed impervious to the insult, remaining calm.

Synonyms

impenetrable resistant immune unaffected

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impervious" in English means: Not allowing liquid to pass through., Not affected or hurt by; showing no sign of being influenced..

The phonetic transcription of "impervious" is /ɪmˈpɜːviəs/ in British English and /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impervious": impenetrable, resistant, immune, unaffected.

Example usage of "impervious": "This coat is impervious to the rain, I am dry.". More examples on the page.