unstoppable

adjective

un·​stop·​pa·​ble ˌən-ˈstä-pə-bəl How to pronounce unstoppable (audio)
Synonyms of unstoppablenext
: incapable of being stopped
an unstoppable runaway truck
an unstoppable army
an unstoppable rise to power
unstoppably adverb

Examples of unstoppable in a Sentence

At this point in the campaign, he appears to be unstoppable. at this point she's so far ahead in the polls that she's unstoppable
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026 This version of the Warriors team would be unstoppable 10 years ago. Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 With Michael Olise playing in the No 10 role, on three assists and counting, along with Dembele, Kylian Mbappe and Desire Doue, their attack has looked unstoppable. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Positioning himself at the penalty spot, Manzambi struck a world-class, right-footed volley that Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj got his hands on, but the blast was unstoppable. Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unstoppable

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unstoppable was in 1836

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“Unstoppable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstoppable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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