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indomitable

ihn-DO-mih-tuhbl

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

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Impossible to defeat, discourage, or bring under control.
"Her indomitable spirit carried her through years of hardship."

How to use indomitable

Learner’s notes

In 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\").

Origin: Late Latin

Antonyms

beatable conquerable domitable expugnable extinguishable pregnable sinkable quenchable

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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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