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'd try to blend in with the other kids as much as I could. As a child you should think you're indestructible and going to live forever and I was becoming very aware that I wouldn't."

From BBC

“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

Practically indestructible, it’s a perfectly palm-sized piece of machined brass that features a lid that swivels closed, a permanent screen, a stash pod that stows about five bowls’ worth of herb and an onboard poker that holds the whole shebang together — when it’s not being used to clean the screen or bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

CDs were seemingly indestructible and much easier to lug around.

From Salon

"I'd try to blend in with the other kids as much as I could. As a child you should think you're indestructible and going to live forever and I was becoming very aware that I wouldn't."

From BBC

Related Words

• durable
• immortal
• perpetual