Imperviousness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The bulletproof glass was valued for its imperviousness to gunfire, providing a safe barrier for the witnesses.
- Her cold demeanor was marked by an imperviousness to criticism, which only served to make her more intriguing.
- The imperviousness of the new windscreen coating had been proven, with improved visibility during rainstorms.
- The small cave's imperviousness to the elements made it an ideal shelter from the storm.
- The bombproof bunker's imperviousness to explosions made it a secure location for military operations.