indomitable
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
See invincible.
Other Word Forms
- indomitability noun
- indomitableness noun
- indomitably adverb
Etymology
Origin of indomitable
First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin indomitābilis, from Latin indomit(us) “untamed” ( in- in- 3 + domitus, past participle of domāre “to subdue, tame, bring under control”) + -ābilis -able
Example Sentences
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The Second Grinnell Expedition’s “intrepid” crew was under the leadership of what New York’s Daily Herald called, “the indefatigable perseverance and indomitable courage” possessed by its thirty-three-year-old naval surgeon and commander.
From Literature
There’s no question: Straight women — the same ones who turned Rachel Reid’s source novel into a bestselling sensation — helped explode “Heated Rivalry” into the indomitable sensation it has become.
From Salon
The distraught Bonnie was not, however, the norm for Hawks women, who were notoriously indomitable, clever, resourceful and often hilarious.
I should have known better than to think that I could subvert Ma’s indomitable will.
From Literature
There he was Sunday, indomitable as ever, and given a tremendous ovation as he came on stage.
From Los Angeles Times
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