indomitable

[ in-dom-i-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

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

   an indomitable warrior.

   Synonyms: unyielding

   Antonyms: yielding

indomitable

/ ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• inˈdomitably, adverb
• inˌdomitaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• in·domi·ta·bili·ty in·domi·ta·ble·ness noun
• in·domi·ta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indomitable¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of indomitable¹

C17: from Late Latin indomitābilis, from Latin indomitus untamable, from in- ¹+ domitus subdued, from domāre to tame

Synonym Study

See invincible.

Example Sentences

However, what Russell had to a greater degree than any player I have ever seen in any sport was ferocious, indomitable seriousness of purpose, wedded to elite intelligence regarding both his sport and his opponent’s psychological weaknesses.

From Washington Post

Thru-hiking, for instance, indulges our inclination to always pursue something bigger and better, to seem like an indomitable hero conquering some impossible endeavor.

From Outside Online

The first was the laundry list of crimes Lesh allegedly committed against protected public lands in Colorado as part of his indomitable pursuits of Instagram notoriety and stickin’ it to The Man.

From Outside Online

My lawyer had a second chance with me, this time to clarify some questions my indomitable opponent raised and to re-ask some questions that, at the prosecutor’s insistence, I could not answer properly.

From Washington Blade

In the semifinals of the Big 12 men’s basketball tournament, Baylor’s indomitable defense was mauled by phenom Cade Cunningham and the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

From FiveThirtyEight

She is a great role model and absolutely representative of the archaeologists I met in her indomitable drive.

From The Daily Beast

If there was a problem, Louis B. Mayer, the indomitable head of MGM, would fix it.

From The Daily Beast

Anne Frank was a Holocaust victim who inspired millions with her indomitable spirit.

From The Daily Beast

Anne Frank was a Holocaust victim who inspired millions with her bravery, intelligence, and indomitable spirit.

From The Daily Beast

Have you ever in your life met a child as cheerful, spookily intelligent, unselfish, or indomitable as little Shirley?

From The Daily Beast

When Tim hesitates he loses his temper as a sensible man should lose it—he buries it, and his indomitable good humor wins.

From Project Gutenberg

Your indomitable bravery will suffice to frustrate the attempt to carry out their plans.

From Project Gutenberg

When the main French columns were deployed, Lannes, with the remnant of his indomitable corps, had a brief period of rest.

From Project Gutenberg

Ugly washes were coming over, but they lashed themselves to the pump and set to work like the indomitable seadogs that they were.

From Project Gutenberg

Over her face there passed strange lights, strange tremors, a strange softening of the small indomitable mouth.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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