imperviousness
Total barrier quality
Imperviousness is the quality of being impenetrable or unaffected.
A material's imperviousness to water makes it waterproof.
Figuratively, someone's imperviousness to criticism means they remain unmoved by it: His imperviousness to public opinion made him a stubborn negotiator.
The word often carries a slightly negative connotation—suggesting obstinacy rather than strength.
Impervious to moisture
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
hermetic · hydrophobic · impenetrable · bulletproof · fireproof · airtight · insulated · coated
Handheld defensive armor
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- chainmailArmor of linked rings
- breastplateMetal torso protection
- helmetProtective head covering
plating · carapace · shell · hide · fortress · bunker · rampart · bulwark
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- indifferenceLack of interest
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
- coldnessLow temperature state
insensitivity · unresponsiveness · numbness · dispassion · unconcern · nonchalance · impassivity · stoniness
Impossible to disturb
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- composureEmotional self-control
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
serenity · self-control · unruffled · placid · imperturbable · coolheadedness · steadiness · poise
Capacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
grit · determination · perseverance · toughness · hardiness · durability · robustness · invulnerability
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
nonporous · hermetic · hydrophobic · impenetrable · bulletproof · fireproof · airtight · insulated · coated · laminated
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- chainmailArmor of linked rings
- breastplateMetal torso protection
helmet · plating · carapace · shell · hide · fortress · bunker · rampart · bulwark · protection
detachment
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- indifferenceLack of interest
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
coldness · insensitivity · unresponsiveness · numbness · dispassion · unconcern · nonchalance · impassivity · stoniness · callousness
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- composureEmotional self-control
calmness · serenity · self-control · unruffled · placid · imperturbable · coolheadedness · steadiness · poise · sangfroid
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
steadfastness · grit · determination · perseverance · toughness · hardiness · durability · robustness · invulnerability · indomitability
- Indestructiblediamond, titanium, adamantium, vibranium, armor
- insensitivitycallousness, cold-heartedness, hard-heartedness, heartlessness, inconsideration
- protectionbodyguard, armor, gloves, security guard, shield
- strengthstrength, might, brawn, power, muscle
- detachmentemotional numbness, detached, dispassion, disengaged, indifference
- numbnessnumbness, insensibility, tingling, pins and needles, deadness
imperviousnesspermeability
Ability to transmit fluids
penetrability · porosity · absorbency · porousness · leakiness
imperviousnesssensitivity
Responsiveness to stimuli
susceptibility · receptiveness · receptivity · openness · impressionability
imperviousnessvulnerability
Openness to harm
susceptibility · exposure · defenselessness · fragility · weakness