insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
Examples of insurmountable in a Sentence
They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Alma Cooper, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
This creates a few moments of frustration, sure, but there’s never a challenge that feels truly insurmountable.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
At several points in 2024, WBD shares slipped below $7 as the company’s massive debt load and linear TV exposure appeared to be insurmountable challenges.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The game was tied 7-7 at halftime, at which point King led four consecutive scoring drives of at least 63 yards to build an insurmountable 27-10 lead.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
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