adj

indestructible

ihn-dih-STRUHK-tih-buhl

Indestructible (adj) means Impossible to destroy or break; extremely durable. Example: “The toy is marketed as indestructible, but my dog proved otherwise within a day.”

adj

Impossible to destroy or break; extremely durable.

"The toy is marketed as indestructible, but my dog proved otherwise within a day."

"Her optimism seemed indestructible even after the setback."

How to use indestructible

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo tough or resilient it can't be broken or ruined — literally or figuratively.

Common pairings

virtually indestructible indestructible spirit built to be indestructible

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Etymology

From in- ("not") + destructible.

Antonyms

destructible destroyable breakable wreckable ruinable fragile inconstructible improducible

Related words

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Rhymes for indestructible

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Frequently asked questions

What does “indestructible” mean?

The word “indestructible” means impossible to destroy or break; extremely durable. In plain terms, so tough or resilient it can't be broken or ruined — literally or figuratively.

How do you pronounce “indestructible”?

“Indestructible” is pronounced ihn-dih-STRUHK-tih-buhl (/ɪndɪˈstɹʌktɪbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “indestructible” in a sentence?

Here is “indestructible” used in a sentence: “The toy is marketed as indestructible, but my dog proved otherwise within a day.”

What is the opposite of “indestructible”?

The opposite of “indestructible” — its antonyms — are destructible, destroyable, breakable, wreckable and ruinable.

What part of speech is “indestructible”?

“Indestructible” is an adjective.

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