indomitable

[ in-dom-i-tuh-buhl ]
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adjective
  1. that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.

Origin of indomitable

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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

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  • in·dom·i·ta·bil·i·ty, in·dom·i·ta·ble·ness, noun
  • in·dom·i·ta·bly, adverb

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How to use indomitable in a sentence

  • When Tim hesitates he loses his temper as a sensible man should lose it—he buries it, and his indomitable good humor wins.

  • Your indomitable bravery will suffice to frustrate the attempt to carry out their plans.

    The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
  • When the main French columns were deployed, Lannes, with the remnant of his indomitable corps, had a brief period of rest.

    Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-Pattison
  • Ugly washes were coming over, but they lashed themselves to the pump and set to work like the indomitable seadogs that they were.

    The Chequers | James Runciman
  • Over her face there passed strange lights, strange tremors, a strange softening of the small indomitable mouth.

    The Creators | May Sinclair

British Dictionary definitions for indomitable

indomitable

/ (ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl) /


adjective
  1. (of courage, pride, etc) difficult or impossible to defeat or subdue

Origin of indomitable

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C17: from Late Latin indomitābilis, from Latin indomitus untamable, from in- 1 + domitus subdued, from domāre to tame

Derived forms of indomitable

  • indomitability or indomitableness, noun
  • indomitably, adverb

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