indomitable

[ in-dom-i-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable:

   an indomitable warrior.

   Synonyms: unyielding

   Antonyms: yielding

indomitable

/ ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. (of courage, pride, etc) difficult or impossible to defeat or subdue

Derived Forms

• inˈdomitably, adverb
• inˌdomitaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• in·domi·ta·bili·ty in·domi·ta·ble·ness noun
• in·domi·ta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indomitable¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of indomitable¹

C17: from Late Latin indomitābilis, from Latin indomitus untamable, from in- ¹+ domitus subdued, from domāre to tame

Synonym Study

See invincible.

Example Sentences

After signing a one-year, $23.5 million contract with the club last offseason, he became one of the most important pieces in their indomitable lineup, racking up 33 home runs and 99 RBIs in the regular season, plus a number of key hits — including his score-tying, two-run double in Game 5 of the World Series — during their postseason run to a title.

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Her indomitable will to stay in the game was her noble strength — and perhaps also her personal flaw.

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Seemingly indomitable reliever Blake Treinen threw a season-high 42 pitches while giving up just one hit, striking out three and walking one to record seven outs from the sixth through eighth innings.

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She relished the indomitable nature of our quirks and caprices, their capacity to survive even egregious catastrophe.

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She is wonderful, of course, playing the indomitable Deborah Vance, a showbiz legend and survivor.

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Related Words

• impregnable
• invincible
• invulnerable
• obstinate
• stubborn
• unassailable
• unbeatable
• willful