indefatigability
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəˌbɪlɪti/
- Formal
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indefatigabilidad
Examples
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We saw Deacon's procession along the creek in a new fictional, factual light of peculiar irony, folk indefatigability, and deprivation.
Fiction book (1997) -
Her indefatigability in pursuing justice inspired many in the community.
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The athlete's indefatigability during the marathon impressed both spectators and fellow runners.
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Despite the long hours, his indefatigability kept him focused on completing the project.
Synonyms
52
4.1
Continuing to try despite problems or opposition
31
6.0
Not giving up when things are hard
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7.5
A quality of not stopping, often showing harsh or strong action
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6.5
A strong will to keep trying despite difficulties
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6.0
The quality of staying very determined and not changing your mind when things are difficult
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9.4
A strong will to keep trying and not be defeated
The ability to keep working without getting tired
A state of great energy when a person does not get tired
A quality of having a supply that never runs out
Continuing to try and not giving up when things are difficult
Being very determined and not giving up
Antonyms
How Tireless
Surface Forms
Morphology
indefatigability = indefatigable (transparent) = indefatigable + ity
Formed from the adjective 'indefatigable' by the regular nominalizing suffix '-ity'; the meaning is directly derived from the adjective.
Etymology
Indefatigability comes from in- meaning 'not', the root fatigue meaning 'tiredness', and the ending -ability meaning 'can be'. So it means 'not able to be tired', which helps you remember it describes someone who keeps going and never seems to need rest.