indomitable
Americanadjective
adjective
Synonym Usage
See invincible.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of indomitable
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
Explanation
Something indomitable can't be beat. People described as having indomitable spirits don't need pep talks or protein shakes; their strength comes from within. The adjective indomitable starts with the Latin prefix in, which means "not." The second part of the word is also from the Latin word domitare, meaning "to tame." So the word literally means "not able to be tamed." Indomitable is often teamed with the words spirit or personality to describe someone with a can-do attitude.
Vocabulary lists containing indomitable
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 8–13
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In most cases, the indomitable system exploits a major character flaw: The ghosts don’t really do anything for Jack Torrance in “The Shining” except unlock a cabinet for him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
We owe it to Parton to carry on that indomitable spirit, even if, in the end, we’re all just travelin’ thru.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
"With an indomitable fighting spirit and superb skill in struggle," we must "proactively meet the major tests posed by high winds and rushing waters, or even by raging storms," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The latest Asterix cartoon adventure released on Thursday is being published in 19 languages and across 25 countries as it takes the indomitable Gaulish warrior to ancient Portugal.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
Harriet Monroe, who knew him and his wife, wrote, “His genius was betrayed by lofty and indomitable traits of character which could not yield or compromise. And so his life was a tragedy of inconsequence.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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