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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Matthew, who has led the continent’s pros to two Solheim Cup successes, fostered an indomitable team spirit.

From BBC

Trump has weaponized memes to create the narrative that he is indomitable.

From Salon

Related Words

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