unconquerable

adjective

ˌən-ˈkäŋ-k(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce unconquerable (audio)
Definition of unconquerablenext
as in indomitable
incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued an unconquerable spirit that got the family through some hard times

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Recent Examples of unconquerable 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 Pitt’s tattoos include the first initials of each of his family members, a set of lines designed by the 49-year-old Maria actress, his ex-wife’s birthday, an outline of Ötzi the Iceman and the Latin word Invictus, which means unconquerable. — Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconquerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconquerable
  1. indomitable
  2. invincible
  3. insurmountable
  4. unstoppable
  5. invulnerable
  6. impregnable
  7. unbeatable
  8. insuperable
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
Definition of indomitable
Adjective
  • Time and time again in the history of technology, monopolistic industry leaders that long seemed invincible—from Xerox to IBM to AT&T—have proven vulnerable to agile upstarts and technology advances that broke markets wide open by lowering costs, expanding supply and leapfrogging capabilities.
    — Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 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
  • The lady must walk down righteous paths, face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, slay the modern-day equivalent of dragons.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026
  • Strong leadership can help overcome constraints that might otherwise appear insurmountable.
    — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of insurmountable
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
  • Recent conflicts have demonstrated that no main battle tank is invulnerable.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • In the context of law enforcement, is the perception of Black women as inherently aggressive, threatening, and invulnerable to pain.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of invulnerable
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
  • Inside and out, this is a quality portable at an unbeatable discount.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • Best Amazon Fourth of July Travel Deals Ensure your travel plans are ready for takeoff this Fourth of July with these unbeatable luggage deals.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of unbeatable
Adjective
  • Orban succeeded in this enterprise to what seemed like an insuperable level.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Raise the stakes, place insuperable obstacles before the protagonist, have the protagonist somehow surmount them while becoming braver and better.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Definition of insuperable

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“Unconquerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconquerable. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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