insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
Examples of insurmountable in a Sentence
They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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The dilemma seemed insurmountable at the time.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Over the next 10 years, the Goo Goo Dolls would follow a trajectory of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and increasingly unlikely triumphs that more closely resembles a fictional underdog team from a Disney movie than a rock band.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2026
The dilemma seemed insurmountable at the time.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The Seahawks had only four field goals to show for the first three quarters, but their 12-0 lead seemed insurmountable.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 9 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 25 Feb. 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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