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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With the global success of Chinese EVs and other products, Xi’s plans may appear unstoppable. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 The man is an unstoppable force. David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 The Giants can be excused for indulging in that moment of nostalgia, but the reality is it’s been a long time since Beckham was the unstoppable force from those clips who routinely caught slants and broke 60-yard touchdowns. Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Yet, in the face of this seemingly unstoppable tide, Florida has chosen a different path. John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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