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impervious

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Not allowing passage through; figuratively, unaffected by an influence.

The canvas covering was impervious to rain.

Dictionary practice example.

An impervious supervisor remains unaffected by repeated criticism of the print quality, insisting that no observation can change his preferred method.

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