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

All-Clad’s innovation was to envelop a disk of highly conductive aluminum in nearly indestructible stainless steel, creating a surface that heats more evenly and can stand up to high temps and general kitchen abuse. —Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025

Once applied, the stain is practically indestructible—kiss-proof, transfer-proof, and lasting for hours, so your lips stay perfectly polished from morning coffee to evening cocktails. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 16 Dec. 2025

There are thousands of types of PFAS chemicals, which are nearly indestructible because they were engineered to repel liquids and heat. —Austin Fast, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025

Made with durable polyester and a thick latex core, the hose is nearly indestructible and is designed to resist leaks. —Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 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