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indomitable

indomitable

11 8.1
Someone very determined and brave who cannot be defeated
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈdɑːmətəbl/
translation icon : indomable
  • Above all victories, beyond all loss, in spite of changing values in a changing world, they give, to us, their countrymen, eternal and indomitable pride.
  • indomitable will
  • indomitable spirit

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Examples

  • The long struggle of your Miccosukee Nation and the perseverance and courage of your indomitable and freedom-loving people is well known throughout the world.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Her spirit indomitable, her story inspirational.

  • And that really shows you the indomitable spirit of Donald Trump.

  • "As if nothing else had been said, deaf to everything except the indomitable will of her mind."

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Trained by the indomitable Billy Bishop.

  • It is possible, not easy, but it is possible because of this indomitable human spirit.

  • My life seemed to be full of small-statured Jewish women with indomitable spirits.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Since the dawn of time, man's indomitable spirit... has led to great achievements in culture and civilization.

  • On behalf of all the citizens of Philadelphia... ...and those touched by your accomplishments... ...and your untiring participation in this city's many charity functions... ...it is with great honour that we present this memorial... ...which will stand always as a celebration to the indomitable spirit of man.

  • Despite facing many challenges, her indomitable spirit inspired everyone around her.

Synonyms

invincible
vsindomitable
92 6.5

Too strong to be defeated

emphasizes courageous will rather than physical power
persistent
vsindomitable
43 4.4

Continuing with an action despite problems or opposition

focuses more on fearless courage and inability to be subdued
irrepressible
vsindomitable
12 7.0

Full of energy and excitement that you cannot control

focuses on brave steady courage rather than lively uncontrollable energy
inexorable
vsindomitable
  • Formal
11 8.6

Impossible to stop or change

describes human courageous will rather than an impersonal unstoppable force
impregnable
vsindomitable
10 7.9

Too strong and well protected for anyone to capture or defeat

focuses on personal courage and resistance rather than physical defense
indefatigable
vsindomitable
  • Formal
5 9.3

Always continuing to work without becoming tired

shows brave enduring courage not only sustained energy
undaunted
vsindomitable
5 7.1

Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult

expresses active bravery that resists being defeated not just confidence
unconquerable
vsindomitable
4 7.3

Too strong for anyone to defeat

expresses courageous endurance rather than sheer invulnerability
undeterred
vsindomitable
3 6.3

Not stopping because of problems or failures

stresses brave resistance to being overcome rather than simple continuation
unflagging
vsindomitable
3 7.5

Always having energy and not giving up

implies courageous resistance and hardiness beyond mere stamina
never-say-die
vsindomitable
  • Informal
2 7.4

A person who shows strong hope and refuses to give up

expresses durable courage and strength rather than light optimism
resolute
vsindomitable
1 4.8

A person who is determined and does not change their mind

adds the idea of courageous endurance that cannot be overcome
unbendable
vsindomitable
1 7.0

Not willing to change your mind even under pressure

means brave determination that also resists pressure to change
unbreakable spirit
vsindomitable
1 4.5

A strong will to keep trying when things are hard

is about personal courage and will that resists being overcome
unsubduable
vsindomitable
9.9

Not able to be defeated or controlled

shows brave, lasting determination rather than mere inability to be defeated
uncrushable
vsindomitable
6.1

Not easily discouraged or defeated

highlights brave determination rather than just inner toughness
ironbound determination
vsindomitable
7.3

A very strong will to keep trying no matter what

adds visible bravery under pressure to sheer stubborn will
undeterrable
vsindomitable
9.0

Someone or something that keeps going despite attempts to stop it

shows fighting courage and refusal to yield not only stubbornness

Antonyms

38 5.1

Willing to obey others and not argue

1 5.6

Can be defeated or brought under control

2.0

Feeling sad and without hope after a loss

How Indomitable

invincible
92 6.5
indomitable
11 8.1
resolute
21 4.9
determined
399 2.5
steadfast
30 5.6

Surface Forms

indomitable positive

Morphology

indomitable = domitable (semi-transparent) = in + domit + able

The prefix 'in-' negates 'domitable', but the root 'domit' is not a standalone English word, which may confuse learners.

Etymology

The word indomitable comes from the Latin parts in- meaning 'not' and domare meaning 'to tame' or 'to control', the same root you see in dominate. So someone indomitable cannot be 'tamed' or 'beaten', which is why the word describes a person or spirit that will not give up.