indefatigable
Americanadjective
adjective
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- indefatigability noun
- indefatigableness noun
- indefatigably adverb
Etymology
Origin of indefatigable
1580–90; < Latin indēfatīgābilis untiring, equivalent to in- in- 3 + dēfatīgā ( re ) to tire out ( de-, fatigue ) + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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It’s a rollicking animal story; it’s also a tale of indefatigable love.
Underlings have long marveled at his indefatigable work ethic.
From Los Angeles Times
Xenarios, who died of cancer on Sept. 6 at home in New York at age 79, was the indefatigable soul of the organization, leading it for 40 years until her retirement in 2017.
But she is also indefatigable: She believes that she must win to save democracy, yet she seems to shoulder that formidable burden without breaking a sweat.
From Los Angeles Times
Tony Doherty, chair of the Bloody Sunday Trust, said: "This day is a tribute to the strength of the families, whose indefatigable campaign for justice has made this happen."
From BBC
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