invincible
/in'vinsəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued: Describes something or someone that cannot be conquered, beaten, or vanquished.
- Unbeatable or insurmountable: Refers to a quality, spirit, or obstacle that is too powerful or great to be overcome.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The team seemed invincible, winning every match of the season.
- Her invincible optimism helped her through many difficult times.
- They believed their fortress was invincible to any attack.
Advanced Usage
- "to be/prove invincible": to demonstrate an unbeatable quality.
- The champion proved invincible, defending his title for the fifth time.
- "an invincible will/spirit": an unconquerable determination or attitude.
- Despite the setbacks, her invincible spirit never wavered.
Variants and Related Words
- Invincibility (noun): The quality or state of being invincible.
- The myth spoke of the hero's invincibility.
- Invincibly (adverb): In an invincible manner.
- He believed invincibly in the justice of their cause.
Synonyms
- Unbeatable: Cannot be defeated.
- Unconquerable: Impossible to overcome or defeat.
- Indomitable: Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Antonyms
- Vulnerable: Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
- Beatable: Capable of being defeated.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- An invincible ignorance: A state of being unwilling to learn or accept the truth, often considered impossible to change. (This is a more formal or philosophical usage).
- He clung to his beliefs with an invincible ignorance, refusing to consider any evidence.
Adjective
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incapable of being overcome or subdued
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an invincible army
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her invincible spirit
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