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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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
In a matter of 31 seconds, USC had cut a seemingly insurmountable lead to single digits.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This is not something that is insurmountable.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Thompson called those who are feeling hopeless or like change is insurmountable to look into joining the organization.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 6 Mar. 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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