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 indomitable

stubborn, unassailable, invincible, unbeatable, impregnable, obstinate, invulnerable, willful, dogged, impassable, insuperable, insurmountable, pertinacious, resolute, ruthless, staunch, unconquerable, unflinching

Examples from the Web for indomitable

Contemporary Examples of indomitable

She is a great role model and absolutely representative of the archaeologists I met in her indomitable drive.
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark
Alex Belth
November 14, 2014
If there was a problem, Louis B. Mayer, the indomitable head of MGM, would fix it.
Mickey Rooney Was Hollywood’s Golden Age Showman
Lorenza Muñoz
April 7, 2014
Anne Frank was a Holocaust victim who inspired millions with her indomitable spirit.
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Amy Zimmerman
March 21, 2014
Anne Frank was a Holocaust victim who inspired millions with her bravery, intelligence, and indomitable spirit.
Should Beyoncé Have Instagrammed From the Anne Frank House?
Amy Zimmerman
March 21, 2014
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

Historical Examples of indomitable

Nevertheless, indomitable in her purpose, she maintained the struggle.
Within the Law
Marvin Dana
And then come the fighting-men—a gallant, ragged, indomitable band.
Camps, Quarters and Casual Places
Archibald Forbes
But the life and soul of his party was the indomitable Muza.
Leila, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
But at front and rear, unawed and indomitable, toiled the two men who were not yet dead.
White Fang
Jack London
Life was flowing through him again, splendid and indomitable.
White Fang
Jack London

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

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.