unbreakable

adjective

un·​break·​able ˌən-ˈbrā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unbreakable (audio)
: not able to be broken
unbreakable plastic
the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child

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Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025 Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025 Spanning seven decades, the epic drama captures the hopes and heartaches of an uprooted family, revealing the scars of displacement and the unbreakable spirit of survival, according to a synopsis from the producers. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025 Their friendship, previously unbreakable, will be put to the test as never before. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbreakable

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1505, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbreakable was circa 1505

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“Unbreakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbreakable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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