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
- teenagers who think they are invulnerable
- The candidate seems to be in an invulnerable position.
- 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
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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