indomitable

American  

[in-dom-i-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈdɒm ɪ tə bəl /

adjective

1. that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable.

   an indomitable warrior.

   Synonyms:

   unyielding

   Antonyms:

   yielding

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indomitable British  

/ ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. (of courage, pride, etc) difficult or impossible to defeat or subdue

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Related Words

See invincible.

Other Word Forms

• indomitability noun
• indomitableness noun
• indomitably adverb

Etymology

Origin of indomitable

First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin indomitābilis, from Latin indomit(us) “untamed” ( in- in- ³ + domitus, past participle of domāre “to subdue, tame, bring under control”) + -ābilis -able

Example Sentences

There’s no question: Straight women — the same ones who turned Rachel Reid’s source novel into a bestselling sensation — helped explode “Heated Rivalry” into the indomitable sensation it has become.

From Salon

The distraught Bonnie was not, however, the norm for Hawks women, who were notoriously indomitable, clever, resourceful and often hilarious.

From The Wall Street Journal

I should have known better than to think that I could subvert Ma’s indomitable will.

From Literature

There he was Sunday, indomitable as ever, and given a tremendous ovation as he came on stage.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest Asterix cartoon adventure released on Thursday is being published in 19 languages and across 25 countries as it takes the indomitable Gaulish warrior to ancient Portugal.

From Barron's

Related Words

• impregnable
• invincible
• invulnerable
• obstinate
• stubborn
• unassailable
• unbeatable
• willful