indomitable

in·dom·i·ta·ble

adj \in-ˈdä-mə-tə-bəl\

Definition of INDOMITABLE

: incapable of being subdued : unconquerable <indomitable courage>

— in·dom·i·ta·bil·i·ty \(ˌ)in-ˌdä-mə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·dom·i·ta·ble·ness \in-ˈdä-mə-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— in·dom·i·ta·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INDOMITABLE

1. <an indomitable spirit was needed to endure the rigors of pioneer life>

Origin of INDOMITABLE

Late Latin indomitabilis, from Latin in- + domitare to tame — more at daunt

First Known Use: 1634

Related to INDOMITABLE

Synonyms: bulletproof, impregnable, invincible, insuperable, insurmountable, invulnerable, unbeatable, unconquerable, unstoppable

Antonyms: superable, surmountable, vincible, vulnerable

Related Words: inviolable, unassailable, unbreachable, untouchable; armored, defended, guarded, protected, safe, safeguarded, secure, shielded; unbeaten, unbowed, unconquered, undefeated, unsubdued

Near Antonyms: exposed, imperiled (or imperilled), insecure, liable, open, susceptible, unguarded, unprotected, unsafe; defenseless, helpless, powerless, weak

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