unbreakable

/'ʌn'breikəbl/

Thân thiện

This unbreakable plastic cup fell on the floor but did not crack.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impossible to break or shatter: Describes an object that is extremely strong and resistant to breaking, cracking, or being destroyed, especially under normal conditions of use or stress.
   • Not able to be violated or ended: Can describe abstract concepts like a bond, promise, or record that is considered inviolable or enduring.

Usage and Examples

• Describing Physical Objects:
  • The manufacturer claims these containers are unbreakable.
  • We need unbreakable dishes for the outdoor picnic.
• Describing Abstract Qualities:
  • They shared an unbreakable bond of friendship.
  • The athlete set what seemed like an unbreakable record.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "virtually unbreakable": Often used in marketing to indicate extreme durability, though not literally 100% indestructible.
  • This phone case is advertised as virtually unbreakable.
• Used to imply extreme resilience or determination in a metaphorical sense.
  • Her spirit was unbreakable despite the challenges.

Variants and Related Words

• Unbreakableness (n, rare): The quality or state of being unbreakable.
• Breakable (adj): The direct antonym, meaning capable of being broken.
• Indestructible (adj): Very similar in meaning, often implying resistance to any form of destruction, not just breaking.

Synonyms

• Indestructible
• Shatterproof
• Durable
• Resilient (more general, often for materials that return to shape)

Antonyms

• Breakable
• Fragile
• Delicate
• Brittle

Idioms and Common Phrases

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word "unbreakable" as a core component. Its use is typically literal or descriptive.)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. impossible to break especially under ordinary usage
   • unbreakable plastic dinnerwear