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 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.
—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
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
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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But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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Such a situation can be even more difficult to handle than facing an indomitable champion on the other side of the net.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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This isn't to say that the shoes are invincible.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The thing to remember is that outside of perhaps an insurmountable fear of water, there’s a cruise out there for just about everybody.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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During Game Four, the Wu-Tang Clan provided the halftime entertainment, taking the stage when the Knicks were down a seemingly insurmountable 29 points.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The entire team stepped up, but Pulisic created the unmistakable energy and momentum that sent the contest down an unstoppable path.—
Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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No one should have to prove themselves by pretending to be invulnerable.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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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.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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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.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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Langley's smash has proved unbeatable on Billboard's Hot Country Songs rundown for months, despite some incredibly tough competition.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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 23 Jun. 2026.
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