unassailable

adjective

un·​as·​sail·​able ˌən-ə-ˈsā-lə-bəl How to pronounce unassailable (audio)
Synonyms of unassailablenext
: not assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
an unassailable argument
an unassailable alibi
unassailability noun
unassailableness noun
unassailably adverb

Examples of unassailable in a Sentence

one of the unassailable beliefs of that political party
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The track record is pretty unassailable, particularly at a Mount Rushmore football school. Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 In a political culture that treats its leaders as unassailable, today’s god becomes tomorrow’s false prophet. Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 The non-thespian causes SAG supported were unassailable–donations to the Red Cross or benefits for the March of Dimes crusade against polio. Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026 Jessie Buckley is unassailable. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unassailable

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unassailable was in 1596

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“Unassailable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassailable. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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unassailable

adjective
un·​as·​sail·​able ˌən-ə-ˈsā-lə-bəl How to pronounce unassailable (audio)
: not assailable : not open to doubt, attack, or question
unassailably adverb

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