invincible

[in-vin-suh-buhl]

adjective

1. incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.

   Synonyms: unyielding
   Antonyms: conquerable

2. insuperable; insurmountable.

   invincible difficulties.

invincible

/ ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being defeated; unconquerable

2. unable to be overcome; insuperable

   invincible prejudices

Other Word Forms

• invincibility noun
• invincibleness noun
• invincibly adverb
• noninvincibility noun
• noninvincible adjective
• noninvincibleness noun
• noninvincibly adverb
• uninvincible adjective
• uninvincibleness noun
• uninvincibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of invincible¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word invincibilis. See in- ³, vincible

Word History and Origins

Origin of invincible¹

C15: from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin _in- ¹ + vincere to conquer

Synonym Study

Invincible, impregnable, indomitable suggest that which cannot be overcome or mastered. Invincible is applied to that which cannot be conquered in combat or war, or overcome or subdued in any manner: an invincible army; invincible courage. Impregnable is applied to a place or position that cannot be taken by assault or siege, and hence to whatever is proof against attack: an impregnable fortress; impregnable virtue. Indomitable implies having an unyielding spirit, or stubborn persistence in the face of opposition or difficulty: indomitable will.

Example Sentences

Kelly - who features in the film alongside Jack and Aimee, Ozzy's other two children with Sharon - offered: "I always thought my dad was invincible. But Iron Man wasn't really made of iron."

From BBC

There was no title at stake because a big, strong fighter named George Foreman, another Olympic gold medalist, had taken over the division and appeared invincible.

From Los Angeles Times

In a post on social media, President Sandu wrote: "If you don't give up when it's hard and keep fighting - the whole society keeps fighting - even criminals who seemed invincible come to justice."

From BBC

"You feel a bit invincible, and you don't want to worry about your health because you've got a social life to live."

From BBC

"Chelsea didn't look invincible as such, but they looked like creating. I think both teams will look different in a few weeks."

From BBC

Related Words

• bulletproof 
• impassable 
• impregnable 
• indomitable 
• invulnerable 
• irresistible 
• unassailable 
• unbeatable 
• untouchable