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

Derived Forms

• inˌvinciˈbility, noun
• inˈvincibly, adverb

Other Words From

• in·vinci·bili·ty in·vinci·ble·ness noun
• in·vinci·bly adverb
• nonin·vinci·bili·ty noun
• nonin·vinci·ble adjective
• nonin·vinci·ble·ness noun
• nonin·vinci·bly adverb
• unin·vinci·ble adjective
• unin·vinci·ble·ness noun
• unin·vinci·bly 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

But he worries that some people put these things on and feel invincible, like they’re wearing “Superman’s cape.”

From Los Angeles Times

“There was just this buzz that was fueled by fear, but also feeling probably invincible as well, because it was like, ‘F— it.

From Los Angeles Times

He was vulnerable, then invincible, just like the Dodgers have appeared in an October that seems possibly headed for November.

From Los Angeles Times

Two defeats in their last two games against the Red Roses, who are ranked the world's number one side, is far from invincible.

From BBC

This was seven times the actual number that the Nazis had, but Lindbergh’s statements helped convince both France and Britain that German airpower was invincible.

From Salon

Related Words

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