adjective

indomitable

ihn-DO-mih-tuhbl

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Indomitable (adjective) means Impossible to defeat, discourage, or bring under control. Example: “Her indomitable spirit carried her through years of hardship.”

adjective

Impossible to defeat, discourage, or bring under control.

"Her indomitable spirit carried her through years of hardship."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUnbeatable in spirit — can't be worn down, tamed, or discouraged.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Comparative: more indomitable
Superlative: most indomitable

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Etymology

From Late Latin indomitabilis, from in- (\"not\") plus a form of domare (\"to tame\").

Origin: Late Latin

Synonyms

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unsubduable

Antonyms

beatable conquerable domitable expugnable extinguishable pregnable sinkable quenchable

Related words

invincible unbeatable beatable conquerable domitable expugnable vanquishable impregnable

Rhymes for indomitable

able fable cable table arable viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “indomitable” mean?

The word “indomitable” means impossible to defeat, discourage, or bring under control. In plain terms, unbeatable in spirit — can't be worn down, tamed, or discouraged.

How do you pronounce “indomitable”?

“Indomitable” is pronounced ihn-DO-mih-tuhbl (/ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “indomitable” in a sentence?

Here is “indomitable” used in a sentence: “Her indomitable spirit carried her through years of hardship.”

What is the opposite of “indomitable”?

The opposite of “indomitable” — its antonyms — are beatable, conquerable, domitable, expugnable and extinguishable.

What part of speech is “indomitable”?

“Indomitable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “indomitable” come from?

The word “indomitable” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin indomitabilis, from in- (\"not\") plus a form of domare (\"to tame\").

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