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Definitions

impervious

[im-pur-vee-uhs] / ɪmˈpɜr vi əs /
ADJECTIVE
unable to be penetrated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immune impassable impenetrable inaccessible invulnerable resistant unaffected unmoved
STRONG
imperviable
WEAK
closed to hermetic impassive impermeable sealed tight unapproachable unpierceable unreceptive watertight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
affected moved susceptible
WEAK
exposed open penetrable responsive sensitive vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Oil giants now have a bigger share of crude production in their hands and are largely impervious to price swings, ensuring a steady output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

I confess I’m not impervious to the posthumous allure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Unfortunately, the Dodgers are not impervious to injury issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2025

They have been, thus far, impervious to waves.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

Dimple turned as Evan, Hari, and Isabelle sauntered up, laughing and talking loudly, impervious to the glares of the older diners.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.