indomitable
[ in-dom-i-tuh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈdɒm ɪ tə bəl /
adjective
that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
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indolent, indolent bubo, indologenous, indologist, indomethacin, indomitable, indonesia, indonesian, indoor, indoor baseball, indoor soccer
Origin of indomitable
SYNONYMS FOR indomitable
unyielding. See invincible.
Related forms
in·dom·i·ta·bil·i·ty, in·dom·i·ta·ble·ness, nounin·dom·i·ta·bly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for indomitability
Is there a better reminder to New Jersey of the indomitability that got them through the storm?
Leave Seaside’s Roller Coaster in the Ocean as a Symbol of Sandy’s Craziness|Malcolm Jones|December 1, 2012|DAILY BEASTShe had seen manliness there, and indomitability, and force, and it had seemed to her to be sufficient.
The Trail to Yesterday|Charles Alden SeltzerWith this new power came joyous courage, indomitability of purpose, a restless activity of body and mind.
Doctor Luke of the Labrador|Norman Duncan
British Dictionary definitions for indomitability
indomitable
/ (ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl) /
adjective
(of courage, pride, etc) difficult or impossible to defeat or subdue
Derived Forms
indomitability or indomitableness, nounindomitably, adverbWord Origin for indomitable
C17: from Late Latin indomitābilis, from Latin indomitus untamable, from in- 1 + domitus subdued, from domāre to tame
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