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

• 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

There was a time when Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appeared to be an unstoppable, indestructible force. —Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025

The guys who live in my memory as strong, young teenagers (many of whom were star athletes and seemingly indestructible) are now much older men. —Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025

Lightweight, washable and nearly indestructible, the BOGG Bag is another viral beach bag that can be hard to find this time of year. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2025

Surfaces include hard-wearing composite oak flooring and low-maintenance quartz countertops that look like indestructible concrete. —Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 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