adj
insurmountable
adj
1
So difficult that it seems impossible to overcome.
"The debt seemed insurmountable at first, but they paid it off in five years."
How to Use Insurmountable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an obstacle or problem so large it feels impossible to get past.
Common pairings
insurmountable obstacle
insurmountable odds
seem insurmountable
Word Forms
more insurmountable comparative, most insurmountable superlative
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Etymology
From in- ("not") + surmountable, meaning "able to be overcome."