impenetrable

//ɪmˈpɛnɪtrəbəl//
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Adjective

impenetrableCanonical form
more impenetrableComparative
most impenetrableSuperlative
1

Impossible to pass through or enter; completely resistant to penetration.

The castle was surrounded by an impenetrable wall.

2

Impossible to understand or comprehend; incomprehensible or inscrutable.

The professor's lecture was impenetrable to most of the students.

3

Not open to ideas, influences, or arguments; unyielding or closed-minded.

He remained impenetrable to all our suggestions for improvement.