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imperviousness Antonyms

Opposite of imperviousness

Because the opposite of imperviousness shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being unaffected, unmoved, or uninfluenced by external arguments, criticism, or emotions.

Usage Example

"Her complete susceptibility to public criticism allowed her to pursue controversial reforms without hesitation."

Strongest
susceptibility
vulnerability
Strong
receptivity
sensitivity
openness

• noun (Context 2)

The physical quality of not allowing fluid, gas, or other substances to pass through or penetrate.

Usage Example

"Engineers tested the clay liner to verify its permeability to groundwater seepage."

Strongest
permeability
perviousness
porosity
Strong
penetrability
absorbency

Similar words to imperviousness

Words similar to imperviousness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

impermeability
impenetrability
immunity
invulnerability
insensitivity
watertightness
unresponsiveness
impassivity
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Imperviousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/imperviousness
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