INVULNERABLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

invulnerable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of invulnerable

as in invincible

incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued typically teenagers suppose themselves to be invulnerable, so they take needless risks

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Recent Examples of invulnerable He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage. — Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026 Not even the most powerful American companies are invulnerable to cargo theft. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026 Christ reveals in very beautiful ways that Spirit’s creation is actually permanently invulnerable, perfect, and spiritual. — Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2026 Still, like any good soldier, Meredith wasn’t going to be discouraged by a bunch of invulnerable avian tanks. — Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invulnerable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable

Adjective

Maceta stood contemplating the invincible green of the pastureland.

— Literary Hub, 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

Definition of invincible

Adjective

Dropped catches from Steve Smith, Green and Travis Head ensured yesterday's brief rally in the field fizzled out and allowed Bangladesh to bat itself into an almost impregnable position.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
The shell of a good- sized adult abalone is more or less impregnable to most of the kelp forest’s predators, too strong and too thick for penetration.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 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

The participating troops hailed from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division, which typically operates armored vehicles, like M1A2 tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Key Background Foot Hood spans over 218,000 acres and is used to train active-duty troops and armored vehicle crews.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of armored

Adjective

Nikola Jokic is arguably the game’s greatest offensive force, a peerless passer with an unstoppable repertoire of scoring moves.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
With its tale of a relentless, seemingly unstoppable killer pursuing its prey, the film anticipated the burgeoning slasher genre and several of its defining conventions.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of unstoppable

Adjective

Obviously an insurmountable tragedy for the dad in this case.

— Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
But Hong’s lead looks all but insurmountable, according to the Marquette poll and internal polling released this week by Crowley’s campaign that showed Hong leading by 20 percentage points.

— Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of insurmountable

Adjective

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
The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

The director has established himself as this century’s preëminent Hollywood filmmaker, the rare working artist whose catalogue is as commercially indomitable as it is critically lauded.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
That indomitable will was in full display during the meditative Walk for Peace that Pannakara led earlier this year with an international group of monks and his rescue dog, Aloka, who has become a mascot for the movement.

— Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026