Definition

1. 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

1. incapable of being surmounted or excelled
   • insuperable odds
   • insuperable heroes
2. not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
   • a tribute to his courage...and his unconquerable will- R.E.Danielson
   • faced unconquerable difficulties