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.”
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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 notesIn 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.
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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.
