indomitable
adjective
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Your Knowledge of Indomitable Cannot Be Tamed
At five punchy syllables, indomitable is an imposing word, so it’s inevitable that some are perplexed by this synonym for impregnable. But it’s not so tough once you break it into parts. The prefix in- (spelled im- before b, m, and p) means “not” in an innumerable collection of English words. (How many have you counted so far?) The common suffix -able means “capable of, fit for, or worthy of.” Combine those two English affixes with the Latin verb domitare (“to tame”), and voila: indomitable. Indomitable was first used in English as a synonym of wild, describing—appropriately enough—things that cannot be tamed, but over time the wildness associated with indomitable developed into a specific kind of invulnerable strength.
Examples of indomitable in a Sentence
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
The trauma of pandemic isolation clung to him, and despite every safety net available, his anxiety remained an indomitable force.
—Elizabeth Austin, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
But there’s nothing quite like having an indomitable force of nature at the most important position on the field.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
His journey and indomitable spirit have been an inspiration for everyone who has been touched by his story.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Indomitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indomitable. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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