immune

[ih-myoon] / ɪˈmyun /

ADJECTIVE

invulnerable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exempt resistant unaffected

STRONG

clear free safe

WEAK

allowed favored hardened to insusceptible irresponsible licensed not affected not liable not subject privileged protected unanswerable unliable unsusceptible

Antonyms

STRONG

hindered

WEAK

susceptible unguarded unprotected vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Those at highest risk are people with weakened immune systems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Through my research into ocular disease and autophagy, a theme emerged, of normally robust immune systems quietly breaking down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Thanks to UK researchers it was quickly identified that the drug was effective at reducing an immune system over-reaction in Covid patients that led to fatal lung damage.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

However, off-road vehicle competitor BRP, doesn’t expect to be immune from levies.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Only one member of his audience seemed immune to the magic of it.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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