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
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.
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Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2023
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
That was Gigi, says Nikki: ever curious, unconquerable.
—Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
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Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2023
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
That was Gigi, says Nikki: ever curious, unconquerable.
—Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconquerable
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His journey and indomitable spirit have been an inspiration for everyone who has been touched by his story.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Chris Harris’s journey has been touched by hardship, hurdles, and his indomitable spirit, unwilling to accept defeat.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Thirty-seven Commanders died yesterday — these people aren’t invincible.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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More news: Scottie Scheffler looks invincible once again, sitting three strokes clear of the field at the PGA Championship.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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And for some, the lag in reimbursement has been completely insurmountable.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Law’s language remains opaque, its institutions foreign and forbidding, and its cost an insurmountable barrier for most to engage counsel when it is desperately needed.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Anthony Edwards has been borderline unstoppable this series when taking the ball to the hoop, easily getting layups and dunks.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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But Jansen Miller’s clearance inadvertently went straight to Pompeu at the top corner of the box, and his curling shot was unstoppable.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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However, pretending to be invulnerable doesn’t help anyone in the long run.—
Andrew Deutscher,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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From the outside, Didion seemed to be to be inscrutable, glamorous, insanely gifted and invulnerable.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Superstar Harmanpreet Kaur's unbelievable 171 not out that destroyed an impregnable Australia in a remarkable semi-final upset was seen as a turning point.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
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But their defenses are not impregnable.—
David Zipper,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the stretchy Midday Mid-rise Crop Poplin Pants are another unbeatable pick at $66, and their flirty wide leg fit will look just as beautiful with a simple pair of white sneakers as when worn with your favorite slip-on sandals.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Jake Oettinger kept the Stars in it early, making 11 first-period saves and looking unbeatable until Scheifele’s rush attempt beat him after bouncing off Wyatt Johnston’s stick and then Harley’s skate.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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His coalition had won three hundred and sixty-four of the chamber’s five hundred seats, an almost insuperable advantage.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Whether one favors moves toward a Palestinian state in the coming years or believes that full Palestinian statehood would present insuperable dangers to Jordan, Israel, and Palestinians alike, all parties should support the goal of better government for Palestinians.—
Elliott Abrams,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Unconquerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconquerable. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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