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 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 That is partly because no other power had enjoyed America’s unique circumstances—largely invulnerable to foreign invasion, because of its strength and its distance from the other great powers, and thus able to deploy force thousands of miles from home without leaving itself at risk. — Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026 Moreover, a culture where everyone tries to look invulnerable is harmful. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for invulnerable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable

Adjective

In 2008, the invincible housing market collapsed having its worst decline since World War Two.

— Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Legally an adult but still a teenager and finding your footing in the world, vacillating between feeling invincible and feeling minuscule.

— Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 21 June 2026

Definition of invincible

Adjective

Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the Round of 16 — in what is arguably the most important match in Mexican soccer history.

— Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Alexander the Great conquered it in 332 BCE after building a causeway to what had been considered an impregnable island fortress.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 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

Johnson — who once faced a murder charge for serving as the getaway driver in the robbery and shooting of an armored car driver — was shot in the leg.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Germany sent an armored brigade of 5,000 soldiers to Lithuania to shore up NATO’s eastern flank, for example, marking the first permanent overseas deployment of German forces since World War II.

— Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Definition of armored

Adjective

But if Spain, the reigning European champion, and goalkeeper Unai Simón were the immovable objects, Belgium, playing in the quarterfinals for the third time in four World Cups, was an unstoppable force.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The man was the Ballon d’Or winner, seemingly unstoppable, and after that match the label stuck.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of unstoppable

Adjective

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

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Ryan Borucki relieved him, the White Sox scored twice more, and the Giants faced an unconquerable deficit as baseball’s lowest-scoring team.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

The first major adaptation of the novel since Ang Lee’s in 1995, the new S&S stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as the indomitable Elinor, and Esmé Creed-Miles as her sister Marianne.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 June 2026