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
Even the most vulnerable patrons of an unforgiving desert can confront tribulation with the command of unconquerable spirits.
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Yahya Salem, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
After a lifetime with cystic fibrosis, and 13 years battling an unconquerable infection, Mallory’s body could take no more.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
But, hopefully, more often than not, the unconquerable bot promotes domestic tranquillity through its sheer predictability and unbotheredness.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2024
By contrast, the Tibetan language, which has nothing in common with Mandarin, remains doggedly unconquerable; unlike other aspects of Tibetan life, it has not been tamed, co-opted, or Sinicized.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2023
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Yahya Salem, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
After a lifetime with cystic fibrosis, and 13 years battling an unconquerable infection, Mallory’s body could take no more.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
But, hopefully, more often than not, the unconquerable bot promotes domestic tranquillity through its sheer predictability and unbotheredness.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2024
By contrast, the Tibetan language, which has nothing in common with Mandarin, remains doggedly unconquerable; unlike other aspects of Tibetan life, it has not been tamed, co-opted, or Sinicized.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconquerable
Adjective
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Can Nathan manage Max’s indomitable personality?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yes, our indomitable city blonde has held onto some of her historic bad luck.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jim has always hovered over the abyss with a smile, drunken and invincible, always making people laugh.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the Thunder aren’t invincible, and back-to-back home losses to the Pacers and Raptors were the latest reminder of Oklahoma City’s mortality.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Look to Unexpected Places Small closets have their challenges, and nothing seems quite so insurmountable as finding space where there doesn’t appear to be any.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Any sincere, unbiased conversation about artificial intelligence has to begin by acknowledging how insurmountable the topic really is.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Despite their contrasting backgrounds, together Joly and Brunet proved unstoppable, transforming pairs skating.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
3 Feb. 2026
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On the streaming side, Bad Bunny has been unstoppable.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Moreover, a culture where everyone tries to look invulnerable is harmful.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But their quarterback issues could make those defenses look impregnable.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
30 Nov. 2025
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OpenAI wasn’t a fortress, wasn’t impregnable.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
16 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the best efforts of bad actors, though, watching hockey in the company of 20,000 of your closest friends can still feel unbeatable — and parts of the in-arena experience are unmatched.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Forever Fleece Wide-leg Pants are the perfect addition to your travel wear, offering an extra roomy fit, plush fleece fabric, and unbeatable softness for all-day wear with no restraint.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Cohen overcomes the virtually insuperable challenge by asking the Hong Kong police to present him with any escapee from the PRC, even those found floating in the harbor.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Unconquerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconquerable. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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