Meaning & use

immune

adjective·Everyday

Protected against a particular disease or infection, or not affected by something negative.

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Regular vaccination kept most of the children immune to the seasonal flu that year.

After years in politics, she seemed immune to criticism from the press.

A note on using this word

Used literally for disease resistance and figuratively for being unaffected by pressure, criticism, or temptation; often followed by "to."

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