invincible

in·vin·ci·ble

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl\

Definition of INVINCIBLE

: incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued <a seemingly invincible army>

— in·vin·ci·bil·i·ty \-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·vin·ci·ble·ness \-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— in·vin·ci·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INVINCIBLE

1. The loss proved that the team is not invincible.
2. <an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match>

Origin of INVINCIBLE

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- + vincere to conquer — more at victor

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to INVINCIBLE

Synonyms: bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, 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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