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imperviousness Synonyms

Another word for imperviousness

Choosing another word for imperviousness depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 immunity to public criticism allowed her to pursue controversial reforms without hesitation."

Strong
immunity
invulnerability
insensitivity
unresponsiveness
impassivity
indifference

• 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 impermeability to groundwater seepage."

Strongest
impermeability
impenetrability
Strong
watertightness
resistance

Opposites of imperviousness

The opposite of imperviousness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

perviousness
susceptibility
permeability
vulnerability
porosity
penetrability
receptivity
sensitivity
See all opposites of imperviousness

• Nearby Words

impertinence
impertinent
impertinently
imperviousness
impetuous
impetuously
impetuousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Imperviousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/imperviousness
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