Immune

/ɪˈmjuːn/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Protected from disease or illness; having immunity.

After receiving the vaccine, she felt confident that she was immune to the virus.

Exempt or protected from a particular obligation or liability.

Several factors can make an individual immune from prosecution in certain cases.

Not affected by something adverse or harmful.

His years of experience made him somewhat immune to criticism.

From Latin 'immunis', meaning 'exempt, free from duty'.

immune to criticism

Not affected by critique or negative feedback.

immune system

The body's defense mechanism against infections and diseases.

immunity

The ability of an organism to resist harmful microorganisms.

immunization

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent.

Untouchable or impervious to negative effects.

After all his success, he feels immune to failure.

Being unaffected in a social context.

With all the drama at work, I'm just trying to stay immune to it all.