unconquerable
/'ʌn'kɔɳkərəbl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Incapable of being overcome, defeated, or subdued: Describes a person, quality, or obstacle that cannot be conquered, vanquished, or mastered.
- Incapable of being surmounted or excelled: Describes a challenge or difficulty that is impossible to overcome or surpass.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The fortress was considered unconquerable due to its location and defenses.
- Her spirit remained unconquerable despite the many hardships she faced.
- They faced unconquerable odds in their fight for independence.
Advanced Usage
- "unconquerable will": An extremely strong and indomitable determination that cannot be broken.
- His unconquerable will drove him to succeed where others had failed.
- "unconquerable spirit": A resilient and undefeatable attitude or character.
- The story celebrates the unconquerable spirit of the human race.
Variants and Related Words
- Unconquered (adj): Not having been defeated or overcome.
- The unconquered territory remained a source of mystery.
- Conquerable (adj): Able to be overcome or defeated. (This is the direct opposite).
- With enough resources, the challenge was conquerable.
Synonyms
- Indomitable: Impossible to subdue or defeat.
- Invincible: Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
- Insurmountable: Too great to be overcome (often used for obstacles or difficulties).
Antonyms
- Conquerable: Able to be overcome.
- Vulnerable: Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
- Subduable: Capable of being brought under control.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "An unconquerable foe": An enemy that cannot be defeated.
- In the legend, the dragon was an unconquerable foe for generations of knights.
- "Unconquerable pride": A sense of self-respect or dignity that cannot be taken away or diminished.
- Even in captivity, he maintained an air of unconquerable pride.
Adjective
- incapable of being surmounted or excelled
- insuperable odds
- insuperable heroes
- not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
- a tribute to his courage...and his unconquerable will- R.E.Danielson
- faced unconquerable difficulties