unassailable

[ uhn-uh-sey-luh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not open to attack or assault, as by military force or argument:

   unassailable fortifications; unassailable logic.

2. not subject to denial or dispute:

   Shakespeare's genius gives his works an unassailable position in world literature.

unassailable

/ ˌʌnəˈseɪləbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be attacked
2. undeniable or irrefutable

Derived Forms

• ˌunasˈsailableness, noun
• ˌunasˈsailably, adverb

Other Words From

• unas·saila·bili·ty unas·saila·ble·ness noun
• unas·saila·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unassailable¹

1590–1600; un- ¹ + assailable ( def )

Example Sentences

At that stage in the summer, electorally, Trump looked unassailable.

From BBC

As part of her predecessor’s legacy, she enjoys an almost unprecedented level of support with the ruling party in an unassailable position across the country.

From BBC

However, despite some pressure from the British boat, Emirates Team New Zealand secured victory by 37 seconds to take an unassailable 7-2 lead.

From BBC

Some simply want to have an unassailable knowledge of their rights.

From Salon

England will return on Sunday knowing they have two full days to take the eight wickets they need for an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

From BBC

Related Words

• absolute
• conclusive
• indisputable
• infallible
• irrefutable
• undeniable
• unequivocal