INVINCIBLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

invincible

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl

Definition of invincible

as in invulnerable

incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued an invincible wrestler who has never lost a match

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Recent Examples of invincible Cameron keeps upping the ante, until one becomes convinced the T-1000 is well-nigh invincible. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Panettiere featured as the virtually invincible high school cheerleader Claire Bennet on the series across four seasons. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Maceta stood contemplating the invincible green of the pastureland. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 However, despite the hype and their high World Series odds, the Dodgers are not invincible. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invincible

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Villains like Ted Bundy are imagined to be relatively invulnerable to pain, even in a scenario as basic as stepping barefoot on a shard of glass.

— Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Historically, being a strong leader meant being invulnerable and stoic—showing no signs of weakness.

— Krishna Savani, Harvard Business Review, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of invulnerable

Adjective

But here’s a few that aren’t quite as obvious as pointing out that a blue tsunami just drastically changed American politics and likely ended an era of extremism that only a few weeks ago felt unstoppable and dangerous.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Who Toney is on the field is a nearly unstoppable player with an even more unstoppable work ethic.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of unstoppable

Adjective

But the advent of NIL has turned the gap into an unconquerable chasm.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
The rescue party made its way to New York harbor by train, private car, and then two bicycles shared among the three of them—Frank, Sarah’s husband, on one; Sarah and Billo on the other—when shipyard traffic proved unconquerable by automobile.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

But the constant remains the indomitable Mahomes, whose zealous return from knee surgery reflects his rare competitive spirit.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Her memoir is a meditation on grief and the indomitable nature of the human spirit that finds hope in the midst of despair.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of indomitable

Adjective

Democrats won several statewide races in places long considered GOP bastions, including races that were considered insurmountable even weeks ago.

— Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
The Constitution’s requirement of a two-thirds super-majority to remove a leader guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors is an all but insurmountable barrier in a country that has become as divided as this one.

— Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of insurmountable

Adjective

Democrats have secured control of the Senate, a shocking collapse for a Republican majority that started the midterms with what looked like an impregnable red wall of conservative states.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
After the Spanish Navy built its arsenal and shipyards in Ferrol’s almost impregnable harbor in the 18th century, the city boomed.

— Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of impregnable

Adjective

The Spurs are almost as bulletproof as Oklahoma City on that end of the floor, but the Thunder have a bit more versatility and are more seasoned.

— James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Later grants were used to install bulletproof glass around a playground near the street, as well as bulletproof glass in other classroom windows.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026

Definition of bulletproof

Adjective

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that 70,000 police officers were deployed, backed by armored vehicles, drones and helicopters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Last year, the federal government budgeted $400 million to spend on armored Tesla vehicles, rumored to be Cybertrucks, but the State Department has since abandoned those plans.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

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