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

"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

Already this year, the rest of the NL was keeping pace with what was billed as a seemingly invincible Dodgers team.

From Los Angeles Times

Belgium, at least, showed their defence is not invincible.

From BBC

Only in this season, they’re face card games, pitting players against seemingly invincible Jacks, Kings and Queens.

From Salon

They will blame him for what they perceive as a folly – his belief that achieving nuclear status would render his regime invincible.

From BBC

Related Words

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