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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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

One of the most surprising findings is that LypABC closely resembles a bacterial anti-phage immune system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Teffi was immune to his charms and never saw him again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

I don’t claim I’ve been immune to all of this, but I’ve learnt to live with it.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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