unbreakable spirit
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4.5
- noun
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espíritu inquebrantable
- But despite that, the Palestinians still have an unbreakable spirit to be free and to get their houses back.
Examples
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His unbreakable spirit allowed him to overcome life's obstacles with grace and determination.
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During tough circumstances, her unbreakable spirit inspired everyone around her.
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The movie has some happy moments thanks to Dax's unbreakable spirit and the eventual realization by his parents that they should "cherish every moment" they have left with him.
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The team's unbreakable spirit led them to victory despite the many challenges they faced.
Synonyms
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4.6
A person's ability to stay calm and keep trying during hard times
5
3.9
A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties
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5.9
Loyalty that stays strong in hard times
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7.0
A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty
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9.4
A strong will to keep trying and not be defeated
A very strong will to keep trying when things are hard
A strong wish to keep trying that cannot be stopped
The ability to keep working without getting tired
The quality of not breaking when pressed or hit
How Resilient
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4.5
4
5.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derivable: 'unbreakable' (cannot be broken) modifying 'spirit' (inner character or resolve) yields the notion of resilient, unwavering determination. This metaphorical use of 'break' applied to inner resolve is common and cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Unbreakable spirit paints a picture of a person's inner strength that cannot break, like a rope that will not snap. Spirit means courage and unbreakable shows it will not be broken, so it means 'not giving up'.