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
Mountains as towering, imposing and seemingly unconquerable landscapes have been metaphorically linked to power and challenge.
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Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 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
Even the most vulnerable patrons of an unforgiving desert can confront tribulation with the command of unconquerable spirits.
—Yahya Salem, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for unconquerable
Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 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
Even the most vulnerable patrons of an unforgiving desert can confront tribulation with the command of unconquerable spirits.
—Yahya Salem, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for unconquerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconquerable
Adjective
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The show lives and dies on these brothers, their relationship with each other, and, of course, their indomitable Auntie Lucky, played to perfection by Poorna Jagannathan.—
Michelle Nader,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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With indomitable will, Barbaro transcended his sport.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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That was still a sharp commercial comedown for a tentpole that so recently seemed invincible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
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Bounty hunters facing off, nearly invincible against normal bad guys, but hard-pressed in an even match.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The 24-time grand slam champion held a nearly insurmountable record of 289-1 when leading by two sets to none in majors – according to the TNT broadcast – and Fonseca having a mountain to climb may be an understatement.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In a weak American League, Detroit’s five-game deficit in the wild-card standings is not insurmountable.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The best defensive team in the NBA keeps proving that defense wins games — and that no one is unstoppable.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The unprecedented nature of this particular tech-lash flies in the face of every corporate executive and politician hailing an unstoppable rocket ship, even a renaissance, coming toward humanity in the 21st century.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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Not even the most powerful American companies are invulnerable to cargo theft.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The multiple attacks could be a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable, despite attackers often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
Haruna Umar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The multiple attacks could be seen as a major victory for the jihadis in a city seen as impregnable despite the jihadis often targeting troops and villages on the outskirts of the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With warmer weather ahead, now is the time to snag your new everyday sandals, and the Columbia Women’s Alava Sandals are practically a steal for 51 percent off while the Teva Men’s Universal Trail Sandals are another unbeatable pick for only $60.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The potency for the price is unbeatable which is why 60,000 shoppers have bought it recently.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Orban succeeded in this enterprise to what seemed like an insuperable level.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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“Unconquerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconquerable. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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