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impervious

[imˈpərvēəs]

impervious Definition

  • 1not allowing fluid to pass through
  • 2unable to be affected by

Using impervious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impervious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The coat is impervious to water.

  • Example

    He seemed impervious to criticism.

  • Example

    Her confidence was impervious to failure.

  • Example

    The fortress was impervious to attack.

impervious Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with impervious

  • not feeling or affected by physical pain

    Example

    The athlete's training made him impervious to pain.

  • not able to be persuaded or influenced by logical arguments

    Example

    His stubbornness made him impervious to reason.

  • not affected or influenced by negative feedback or disapproval

    Example

    She remained impervious to criticism and continued with her work.

Origins of impervious

from Latin 'im-' meaning 'not' + 'per' meaning 'through' + 'via' meaning 'way'

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Summary: impervious in Brief

The term 'impervious' [imˈpərvēəs] refers to something that does not allow fluid to pass through or cannot be affected by something. It can describe objects like a waterproof coat or a fortress, as well as people who are not affected by criticism or pain. Phrases like 'impervious to pain' and 'impervious to criticism' illustrate the range of contexts in which the word can be used.