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

Closing the prosecution's latest case, Mr Little said Carrick must have felt "invincible" due to his job as a police officer.

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Let’s amass more content under our roof so we are more invincible to these forces.

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When the high was good, he felt invincible, infallible, he said, even if he was just sitting on his couch.

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The invincible Hall of Fame lineup proved unbeatable.

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But the Dodgers spent $350 million for precisely this moment—to build an invincible roster capable of withstanding any obstacle that the seven-month marathon of a major-league season could leave in their path.

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Related Words

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