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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Example Sentences
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The rivalry between the Ivorian Elephants and the Cameroonian Indomitable Lions is among the greatest in the AFCON, stretching back to 1970 in Sudan.
From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025
Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana played just one game and made no saves despite rushing from Manchester United to make the Indomitable Lions’ opening game.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024
"For me, this is disrespectful from United and it is really low from Onana to even consider it," former Indomitable Lions defender Sebastien Bassong told the BBC's World Football at Afcon podcast.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024
On one page, it had a picture of a smiling Ms. Duterte with the title: “The Indomitable Sara. A Narrative of Hope.”
From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2023
He was the Snow Man, and he could be either hero or villain, Indomitable or Abominable.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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