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to be imbued with
To be completely filled with a feeling, an idea, a conviction, or a quality. It describes a state of deep inner influence or certainty.
Sie war von der Wichtigkeit ihrer Aufgabe vollkommen durchdrungen.
She was completely imbued with the importance of her task.
'Durchdrungen' (imbued/permeated) is the past participle form of the verb 'durchdringen' (to penetrate/permeate). In this adjectival use, it describes a state that is the result of a process—namely, that an idea or feeling has completely filled someone.
Er ist von seiner eigenen Genialität völlig durchdrungen.
He is completely imbued with his own genius.
This adjective is almost always used in the fixed construction 'von etwas (Dativ) durchdrungen sein' (to be imbued with something). The preposition 'von' is crucial here.
Die ganze Atmosphäre war von einer feierlichen Stimmung durchdrungen.
The whole atmosphere was imbued with a solemn mood.
People are typically 'durchdrungen' (imbued) with abstract concepts. Common combinations are being imbued 'von der Wichtigkeit' (with the importance), 'von einer Überzeugung' (with a conviction), 'von einem Gefühl' (with a feeling), or 'von dem Bewusstsein' (with the awareness).
Die Forscherin war von der Richtigkeit ihrer Theorie durchdrungen.
The researcher was imbued with the correctness of her theory.
untouched
'unberührt' and 'durchdrungen' form a contrast when it comes to inner feelings or convictions. 'unberührt' means that someone is not emotionally moved or influenced by something. 'Durchdrungen' is used with 'von' and means that someone is completely filled with a feeling, an idea, or a conviction. Someone who remains 'unberührt' does not let something get to them. Someone who is 'von etwas durchdrungen' carries it strongly within them.
Wir waren von dem Wunsch durchdrungen, das Projekt gemeinsam zu schaffen.
We were imbued with the desire to complete the project together.
Die Nachricht ließ ihn völlig unberührt.
The news left him completely unmoved.