insuperable

in·su·per·a·ble

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈsü-p(ə-)rə-bəl\

Definition of INSUPERABLE

: incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved <insuperable difficulties>

— in·su·per·a·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INSUPERABLE

1. <the building project ran into insuperable financial difficulties and had to be scrapped>
2. <insuperable problems have arisen which make it very unlikely that we will ever finish this project>

Origin of INSUPERABLE

Middle English, from Latin insuperabilis, from in- + superare to surmount, from super over — more at over

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INSUPERABLE

Synonyms: bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, invincible, 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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