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Impervious

adjective/im-pur-vee-us/

not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by.

He seemed impervious to the cold.

Im- (not) + per (through) + via (way): no way through — water and insults simply bounce off.

Pairs with 'to': impervious to water, impervious to criticism; suits surfaces and tough characters.