adjective
indomitable
ihn-DO-mih-tuhbl
adjective
1
Impossible to defeat, discourage, or bring under control.
"Her indomitable spirit carried her through years of hardship."
How to Use Indomitable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnbeatable in spirit — can't be worn down, tamed, or discouraged.
Common pairings
indomitable spirit
indomitable will
indomitable courage
Word Forms
more indomitable comparative, most indomitable superlative
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Etymology
From Late Latin indomitabilis, from in- (\"not\") plus a form of domare (\"to tame\").