indomitable

/in'dɔmitəbl/

Thân thiện

Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome every obstacle.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impossible to subdue or defeat; unyielding: Describes a person, spirit, or quality that cannot be conquered, overcome, or subdued. It implies great strength of will, courage, and perseverance in the face of difficulty.

Usage

• The adjective "indomitable" is used to describe a person's character, spirit, will, or courage. It is a formal and powerful word, often used in contexts of great adversity or challenge.
• It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., an indomitable spirit) or follows a linking verb like "was" or "remained" (e.g., her will was indomitable).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Despite numerous setbacks, her indomitable spirit kept the team motivated.
  • The small nation's indomitable will to be free inspired people around the world.
  • He faced the illness with indomitable courage.

Advanced Usage

• "Indomitable" is often used in a figurative sense to describe abstract qualities like spirit, will, or courage, rather than physical strength alone.
• It can be used in historical or biographical writing to describe legendary figures known for their perseverance.

Variants and Related Words

• Indomitably (adverb): In an unyielding, unconquerable manner.
  • She fought indomitably for her beliefs.

Synonyms

• Unconquerable: Incapable of being defeated or overcome.
• Invincible: Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
• Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure; firm or resolute.
• Dauntless: Showing fearlessness and determination.

Antonyms

• Submissive: Ready to conform to the authority or will of others.
• Yielding: Giving way under pressure; not firm or solid.
• Defeatable: Capable of being defeated.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. impossible to subdue

Từ đồng nghĩa

• never-say-die
• unsubduable