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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The human spirit is an indomitable thing, visible in those who tackle what seems impossible and succeed.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
2 Oct. 2025
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The special will also include a tribute to Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, who played Ray’s indomitable parents Marie and Frank Barone.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Safdie’s unabashed desire to plumb a seeming invincible figure’s decline made Kerr a wise choice for a subject, but also a somewhat bold one.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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The godfather of modern West Indian fast bowling shakes his head slowly, having been reminded what happened the last time his once proud and near-invincible team played Test cricket.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some industry experts who have spent years tackling seemingly insurmountable problems are beginning to see real promise in using generative AI for content moderation.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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The first-half goal from Danish forward Mikael Uhre was enough to take the Union to a 20th win of the campaign and an insurmountable 66 points, meaning Inter Miami’s 4-1 win over the New England Revolution was in vain.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An unstoppable rushing attack was the primary weapon Philadelphia wielded en route to a Super Bowl title.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Today’s announcement that a group of investors led by BlackRock has agreed to buy Aligned Data Centers in a $40 billion deal underscores the seemingly unstoppable flow of money into AI data centers—and comes as its CEO, Larry Fink, pushes back on AI bubble fears.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even at his Conn Smythe Trophy-winning peak, Toews was not invulnerable.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Master Chief, much like the Doom Slayer, dwarfed most of his foes and was nigh-on invulnerable.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Resilience is the key The word ‘resilient’ used to mean impregnable and capable of withstanding all challenges.—
David Parker,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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One of the grandest occasions in golf was in 1930, when the great Bobby Jones won the British Amateur at St. Andrews and then captured the claret jug at Royal Liverpool on his way to winning the Grand Slam of that era — the impregnable quadrilateral, as it was called.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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And for men’s shoes, the Teva Men’s Canyonview RP Hiking Shoes, are an unbeatable pick at $33 off.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to browse the site’s main sale hub for more unbeatable bargains and discounts!—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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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