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 indomitably

heavily, fully, vigorously, firmly, greatly, steadily, heartily, energetically, resolutely, robustly, staunchly, actively, solidly, headlong, inflexibly, unreasonably, contumaciously, determinedly, doggedly, fixedly

Examples from the Web for indomitably

Historical Examples of indomitably

Never had he seen a small creature so indomitably determined.
The Creators
May Sinclair
Surely that only meant that it was indomitably sound and sane.
The Creators
May Sinclair
The ranger's voice was soft and drawling, but his eyes were indomitably steady.
A Texas Ranger
William MacLeod Raine
They are, in fact, indomitably fierce and utterly self-regarding.
Domesticated Animals
Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
"Not after sides had been taken and candidates chosen," declared Jane indomitably.
Jane Allen: Center
Edith Bancroft

British Dictionary definitions for indomitably

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 indomitably

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.