unsubduable

Thân thiện

The unsubduable spirit of the people shone through their peaceful protest.

Definition

Adjective: * Impossible to subdue, conquer, or defeat: Describes a person, spirit, force, or quality that cannot be brought under control, overcome, or mastered. It implies an indomitable, unconquerable, and relentless nature.

Usage

This is a formal and literary adjective used to emphasize extreme and unwavering resistance. It is often applied to abstract qualities like courage, will, or determination, as well as to people or groups who show such qualities.

Examples

• The general was known for his unsubduable will, which inspired his troops even in defeat.
• Despite years of oppression, the people's desire for freedom remained unsubduable.
• Her unsubduable optimism was a source of strength for everyone around her.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical or heroic narratives to describe legendary figures or enduring national spirits.
  • The myth speaks of an unsubduable warrior who could not be killed in battle.

Variants and Related Words

• Indomitable (adj): Impossible to subdue or defeat. (A very close synonym, more common than "unsubduable").
• Unconquerable (adj): Not capable of being conquered or overcome.
• Invincible (adj): Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
• Inexorable (adj): Impossible to stop or prevent. (Often used for impersonal forces).
• Subdue (v): To overcome, quieten, or bring under control. (The root verb from which "unsubduable" is formed).

Synonyms

• Indomitable
• Unconquerable
• Invincible
• Unyielding
• Irrepressible

Antonyms

• Subduable
• Conquerable
• Vulnerable
• Yielding
• Compliant

Học thuật

Adjective

1. impossible to subdue

Từ đồng nghĩa

• indomitable
• never-say-die