indestructible

[ in-di-struhk-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not destructible; that cannot be destroyed.

   Synonyms: unbreakable, enduring, permanent

indestructible

/ ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being destroyed; very durable

Derived Forms

• ˌindeˈstructibly, adverb
• ˌindeˌstructiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• inde·structi·bili·ty inde·structi·ble·ness noun
• inde·structi·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indestructible¹

From the Late Latin word indēstrūctibilis, dating back to 1665–75. See in- ³, destructible

Example Sentences

“I couldn’t believe he had such self-awareness to continue to campaign while he’s being hauled off. I mean, he’s fearless. He’s indestructible.”

From Los Angeles Times

To some of these women, pain in general could also induce feelings of "indestructible joyness" because of the meaning they found in their suffering.

From Salon

“Some fear that humans are destroying the planet, but Earth will be here long after we are gone. Nature is indestructible,” Turkey Vulture went on.

From Literature

The horrors of 9/11 made the destruction of seemingly indestructible New York City landmarks a very tangible prospect.

From Salon

Microplastics are tiny, nearly indestructible fragments shed from everyday plastic products.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• durable
• immortal
• perpetual