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

The Yeti Silo Jug is built with virtually indestructible materials and the same Permafrost insulation found in the Roadie Hard Coolers. — Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

Their climactic scenes near the end, once all the obstacles have been removed, are lovely — and not just because Austen’s prose in their outcome is so indestructible. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

La prière est la solution la plus puissante, voire suprême ; selon la Science Chrétienne, il s’agit de reconnaître que l’Amour infini, Dieu, est Tout, et qu’Il a créé l’univers entièrement spirituel, inoffensif et indestructible. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026

The legendary William Daniels served as the wise, calming voice of Michael’s indestructible, multipurpose Firebird, KITT. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026

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