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.

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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

SYNONYMS FOR indomitable

unyielding. See invincible.

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ANTONYMS FOR indomitable

yielding.

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

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Examples from the Web for indomitable

She is a great role model and absolutely representative of the archaeologists I met in her indomitable drive.
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If there was a problem, Louis B. Mayer, the indomitable head of MGM, would fix it.
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Anne Frank was a Holocaust victim who inspired millions with her indomitable spirit.
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Anne Frank was a Holocaust victim who inspired millions with her bravery, intelligence, and indomitable spirit.
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Have you ever in your life met a child as cheerful, spookily intelligent, unselfish, or indomitable as little Shirley?
Shirley Temple Survived Being the Biggest Child Star of All Time With Wit and Grace|Malcolm Jones|February 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As he thought of this he felt almost crushed to the earth by an indomitable bashfulness and conviction of his own unworthiness.
The Small House at Allington|Anthony Trollope
Had Dr. Livingstone been in good health, his usual hardihood and indomitable spirit had answered it in a summary way.
How I Found Livingstone|Henry M. Stanley
The indomitable spirit of Jackson was communicated fast to all his men.
The Scouts of Stonewall|Joseph A. Altsheler
But Miss Sutton, with the good-natured and indomitable aggression of her genius, set this supposition at rest.
IT and Other Stories|Gouverneur Morris
Mr Walter Crane speaks of his "indomitable gaiety and spirits which kept all going, especially in our country outings."
Garden-Craft Old and New|John D. Sedding

British Dictionary definitions for indomitable

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 indomitable

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.