indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl 

: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective

indestructibility

ˌin-di-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

indestructibleness

ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

indestructibly

ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of indestructible

• enduring
• imperishable
• inextinguishable
• immortal
• durable

Examples of indestructible in a Sentence

diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances

Recent Examples on the Web

During over half a century on the market, it's sold more than 27 million units and has been identified as the most indestructible passenger vehicle on the planet by some guys who would know. —New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026

Today, this virtually indestructible outerwear category has been recognized as a true luxury object, with iterations from Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Drake’s, and more on the present market. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026

By Scott Dochterman, David Ubben and Grace Raynor The Indiana Hoosiers are one win from turning an impossible dream into an indestructible reality. —The Athletic College Football, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026

No sense in worrying about the workload of the 49ers’ indestructible Christian McCaffrey. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from Late Latin indestructibilis, from Latin in- + destructus, past participle of destruere to tear down — more at destroy

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for indestructible

• deductible
• ineluctable
• nondeductible

Kids Definition

indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl 

: impossible to destroy

indestructibility

-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

indestructibleness

-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

indestructibly

-blē 

adverb