Definitions
- Describing a person who is not easily influenced or deceived by others. - Referring to a situation where someone is not likely to be affected by something. - Talking about an object or material that does not allow for easy penetration or absorption.
- Describing a person who is not affected or influenced by something. - Referring to a situation where something is not able to be penetrated or affected by outside forces. - Talking about an object or material that is resistant to damage or harm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of susceptibility or vulnerability.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, situations, or objects.
- 3Both words suggest a sense of protection or resistance.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unsusceptive is less common and more formal than impervious.
- 2Meaning: Unsusceptive suggests a lack of susceptibility or openness, while impervious suggests a complete resistance or impenetrability.
- 3Connotation: Unsusceptive has a neutral connotation, while impervious can have a negative connotation of being unfeeling or insensitive.
- 4Usage in context: Unsusceptive is often used in the context of people or situations, while impervious is often used in the context of objects or materials.
Remember this!
Unsusceptive and impervious are synonyms that describe a lack of susceptibility or vulnerability. However, unsusceptive suggests a lack of openness or susceptibility, while impervious suggests complete resistance or impenetrability. Unsusceptive is less common and more formal than impervious, and they are often used in different contexts.
