invulnerable

in·vul·ner·a·ble

adj
\(ˌ)in-ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl, -nər-bəl\

Definition of INVULNERABLE

1

: incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed

2

: immune to or proof against attack : impregnable

— in·vul·ner·a·bil·i·ty \-ˌvəl-n(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·vul·ner·a·ble·ness \-ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs, -nər-bəl-\ noun

— in·vul·ner·a·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INVULNERABLE

1. teenagers who think they are invulnerable
2. The candidate seems to be in an invulnerable position.
3. The team seems invulnerable this season.

Origin of INVULNERABLE

Latin invulnerabilis, from in- + vulnerare to wound — more at vulnerable

First Known Use: 1595

Related to INVULNERABLE

Synonyms: bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, insuperable, insurmountable, invincible, 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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