immune

/ɪˈmjuːn/adjective

Unable to catch a disease, either through natural resistance or because of vaccination.

Example sentences

“Once you've had chickenpox, you're usually immune to it.”
“Most adults are immune to measles because they were vaccinated as children.”

Followed by 'to': immune to criticism, immune to the virus. In law, 'immune from prosecution' uses 'from'.

Synonyms for immune

resistant
protected

Antonyms

susceptible
vulnerable

Related words

proneLikely to suffer from something or to behave in a certain way, usually something bad.infectionAn illness or condition caused when harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, get into the body and multiply.nutritionThe food and substances that a body needs to stay healthy and grow.diagnosisThe act, or an instance, of working out what illness or condition a person has and what is causing it.wellnessThe state of being healthy in body and mind, sometimes covering safety as well.clinicA place where people receive medical care, especially patients who do not stay overnight.