indomitable
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
See invincible.
Other Word Forms
- indomitability noun
- indomitableness noun
- indomitably adverb
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
Example Sentences
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There’s no question: Straight women — the same ones who turned Rachel Reid’s source novel into a bestselling sensation — helped explode “Heated Rivalry” into the indomitable sensation it has become.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026
The distraught Bonnie was not, however, the norm for Hawks women, who were notoriously indomitable, clever, resourceful and often hilarious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
There he was Sunday, indomitable as ever, and given a tremendous ovation as he came on stage.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025
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
The story, spread over the four separate operas, begins with the theft of a precious Golden Ring from the depths of the River Rhine, which represents indomitable, deathless Germany.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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