insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
Synonyms
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 year following Mercedes’ death — and the search for answers that accompanied it — has caused Erika and Tom insurmountable pain.
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Brittany Morris, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Sacramento rejoiced as the Kings took an insurmountable 26-point fourth-quarter lead in a 118-94 win over the Warriors before a capacity crowd of 18,304 at Golden 1 Center.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Beyond the murky status of libel laws at the time, an insurmountable problem stood in the way of the baron’s lawsuit: At the time, the increasingly popular book’s author was still anonymous.
—Rosemary Counter, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
In an era where political divisions often seem insurmountable, there's an underlying consensus among American consumers that transcends party lines: the importance of sustainability.
—Ross Meyercord, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The drama follows a singer mother with an ailing son living in Jackson Heights, New York, who adapts an unflagging optimism to face life's insurmountable odds.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
His absence has left a void in my life that feels insurmountable at the moment.
—Variety, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
This gripping tale unfolds the story of a rugby team's fight for survival against insurmountable odds after their plane crashes into the mountains.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
By the end of the weekend, a maximum of four points will separate the teams: a meaningful gap, no doubt, but not an insurmountable lead.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Brittany Morris, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Sacramento rejoiced as the Kings took an insurmountable 26-point fourth-quarter lead in a 118-94 win over the Warriors before a capacity crowd of 18,304 at Golden 1 Center.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Beyond the murky status of libel laws at the time, an insurmountable problem stood in the way of the baron’s lawsuit: At the time, the increasingly popular book’s author was still anonymous.
—Rosemary Counter, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
In an era where political divisions often seem insurmountable, there's an underlying consensus among American consumers that transcends party lines: the importance of sustainability.
—Ross Meyercord, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The drama follows a singer mother with an ailing son living in Jackson Heights, New York, who adapts an unflagging optimism to face life's insurmountable odds.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
His absence has left a void in my life that feels insurmountable at the moment.
—Variety, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
This gripping tale unfolds the story of a rugby team's fight for survival against insurmountable odds after their plane crashes into the mountains.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
By the end of the weekend, a maximum of four points will separate the teams: a meaningful gap, no doubt, but not an insurmountable lead.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
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insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
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