indomitable

[in-dom-i-tuh-buhl]

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adjective

that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.

Origin of indomitable

1625–35; < Late Latin indomitābilis < Latin indomit(us) untamed (in- in-³ + domitus, past participle of domāre to subdue, tame, bring under control) + -ābilis -able; compare Latin indomābilis

Related formsin·dom·i·ta·bil·i·ty, in·dom·i·ta·ble·ness, nounin·dom·i·ta·bly, adverb

Synonyms for indomitable

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unyielding. See invincible.

Antonyms for indomitable

yielding.

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Related Words for indomitability

spunk, caliber, grit, stamina, courage, temperament, fortitude, bravery, fearlessness, daring, mettle, heroism, valor, spirit, gallantry, perseverance, obstinacy, inflexibility, intransigence, resolve

Examples from the Web for indomitability

Contemporary Examples of 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

Historical Examples of indomitability

With this new power came joyous courage, indomitability of purpose, a restless activity of body and mind.
Doctor Luke of the Labrador
Norman Duncan
She had seen manliness there, and indomitability, and force, and it had seemed to her to be sufficient.
The Trail to Yesterday
Charles Alden Seltzer

British Dictionary definitions for indomitability

indomitable

adjective

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

Derived Formsindomitability or indomitableness, nounindomitably, adverb

Word 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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Word Origin and History for indomitability

indomitable

adj.

1630s, from Late Latin indomitabilis "untameable," from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + *domitabilis, from Latin domitare, frequentative of domare "to tame" (see tame). Related: Indomitably.