invincibility
/in,vinsi'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (invincibleness) /in'vinsəblnis/
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Definition
Noun: - The quality or state of being impossible to defeat, overcome, or conquer: "Invincibility" refers to the property of being so powerful, strong, or resilient that one cannot be beaten or subdued.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The legend spoke of the hero's invincibility in battle. (The story described the hero's quality of being undefeatable in fights.)
- Their team's invincibility this season is remarkable. (The state of their team being undefeated this season is impressive.)
- He had an air of invincibility that intimidated his opponents. (He projected a feeling of being unconquerable that frightened his rivals.)
Advanced Usage
- "A sense/aura of invincibility": A feeling or impression that one cannot be harmed or defeated, often used in psychological or metaphorical contexts.
- Winning several games in a row gave the young athlete a dangerous sense of invincibility.
- "Myth of invincibility": The false idea or belief that someone or something cannot be defeated.
- The general's early victories created a myth of invincibility that was later shattered.
Variants and Related Words
- Invincible (adjective): Impossible to defeat or overcome.
- The fortress was thought to be invincible.
- Invincibly (adverb): In an undefeatable manner.
- The army marched forward invincibly.
Synonyms
- Indomitability: The quality of being impossible to subdue or defeat.
- Unbeatable-ness: (Informal) The state of being unable to be beaten.
- Impregnability: The quality of being unable to be captured or broken into (often used for defenses or positions).
Antonyms
- Vulnerability: The quality of being susceptible to harm or attack.
- Defeatability: The capability of being defeated.
Noun
- the property being difficult or impossible to defeat