insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
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They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Anyone who’s attempted to sing Mariah Carey’s catalog at karaoke or in the comforts of their car knows that matching the greatness of Mimi is often an insurmountable task.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Look to Unexpected Places Small closets have their challenges, and nothing seems quite so insurmountable as finding space where there doesn’t appear to be any.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
For young people trying to find their way without a steady guide, growing through this environment can also feel insurmountable.
—Robert Bush, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
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insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
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