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
And yet, a single, unconquerable backstop to this series of scientific conquests remains: consciousness.
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Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
The seemingly unconquerable fig butterwort (Ficaria verna) invades lowland valleys where seasonal floods carry little broken off bits downstream to sprout anywhere and everywhere.
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Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
The Latin word Invictus means unconquerable or undefeated.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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.
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Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
The seemingly unconquerable fig butterwort (Ficaria verna) invades lowland valleys where seasonal floods carry little broken off bits downstream to sprout anywhere and everywhere.
—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
The Latin word Invictus means unconquerable or undefeated.
—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconquerable
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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.
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But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.
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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.
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Legally an adult but still a teenager and finding your footing in the world, vacillating between feeling invincible and feeling minuscule.
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Both attacks seem to be finding a groove, as just one goal in the second half could feel like an insurmountable advantage in this type of match.
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The epic has been adapted many times, but the stiffness of most attempts makes one wonder whether the difficulties aren’t insurmountable.
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Haaland was unstoppable in qualifying, netting 16 goals, double the next-highest goalscorer in European qualifying.
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Positioning himself at the penalty spot, Manzambi struck a world-class, right-footed volley that Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj got his hands on, but the blast was unstoppable.
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No one should have to prove themselves by pretending to be invulnerable.
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.
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Alexander the Great conquered it in 332 BCE after building a causeway to what had been considered an impregnable island fortress.
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On that occasion a team made up of players who had all been born in Haiti shocked an Italy team famed for its impregnable defense.
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The coaster’s backstory incorporates the name of the village — named for the storms that sweep across the plains — and a local unbeatable bull that the matadors nicknamed Tormenta for his fierce strength and incredible speed.
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Langley's smash has proved unbeatable on Billboard's Hot Country Songs rundown for months, despite some incredibly tough competition.
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Orban succeeded in this enterprise to what seemed like an insuperable level.
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Raise the stakes, place insuperable obstacles before the protagonist, have the protagonist somehow surmount them while becoming braver and better.
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“Unconquerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconquerable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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