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impenetrable
/ɪmˈpɛnətɹəbəl/
adj 3noun 1
Collocations
12(adj.) impossible to enter/get through
VERBS
appear, be, look, seem | become
find sth
She found the old man's accent so impenetrable that she had to ask him to repeat everything.
ADV
almost, nearly, virtually
(adj.) impossible to understand
VERBS
be, seem | become | remain | find sth
ADV
almost, virtually
somewhat
Her explanation of the new software was somewhat impenetrable, leaving most of the team confused.
seemingly
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The thick jungle was impenetrable to explorers trying to find a way through.
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