almost impervious

Frequency: 6.11.7 per million words

Indicates nearly, but not completely, unaffected.

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Examples (10)

  • The new material is almost impervious to scratches.
  • Her stoic demeanor made her seem almost impervious to criticism.
  • Despite the harsh weather, the ancient ruins remained almost impervious to erosion.
  • The heavy-duty coating makes the surface almost impervious to water damage.
  • Through years of practice, he had become almost impervious to physical pain.
  • The thick walls of the vault were almost impervious to any breach attempt.
  • He built up a reputation that was almost impervious to scandal.
  • This type of glass is almost impervious to high temperatures.
  • The company's market position became almost impervious to competitors' efforts.
  • She cultivated an inner peace that rendered her almost impervious to daily stresses.