invincible

adjective

in·​vin·​ci·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl 

: incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued

a seemingly invincible army

invincibility

(ˌ)in-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

invincibleness

(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl-nəs 

noun

invincibly

(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-blē 

adverb

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Invincible Has Latin Origins

Invincible comes from Latin invincibilis—a combination of the negative prefix in- with the Latin verb vincere, meaning "to conquer." Vincere also gave English vincible, meaning (unsurprisingly) "capable of being overcome or subdued."

Synonyms

• invulnerable
• unstoppable
• unconquerable
• indomitable
• insurmountable
• impregnable
• bulletproof
• armored
• unbeatable
• undefeated

Examples of invincible in a Sentence

The loss proved that the team is not invincible.

an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match

Recent Examples on the Web

Safdie’s unabashed desire to plumb a seeming invincible figure’s decline made Kerr a wise choice for a subject, but also a somewhat bold one. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025

The godfather of modern West Indian fast bowling shakes his head slowly, having been reminded what happened the last time his once proud and near-invincible team played Test cricket. —Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

Were the Chargers feeling invincible after going 3-0 to start the season against their AFC West opponents? —Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025

Justin Thomas, who looked hopelessly lost on Friday morning, sank a putt on the 18th hole to defeat the seemingly invincible Tommy Fleetwood. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin in- + vincere to conquer — more at victor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

invincible

adjective

in·​vin·​ci·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl 

: incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued

an invincible army

invincibility

(ˌ)in-ˌvin(t)-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

invincibly

(ˈ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-blē 

adverb