indomitable

adjective

that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.

Origin:
1625–35; < Late Latin indomitābilis < Latin indomit(us) untamed (in- in-³ + domitus, past participle of domāre to subdue, tame, bring under control) + -ābilis -able; compare Latin indomābilis

Related forms

in·dom·i·ta·bil·i·ty, in·dom·i·ta·ble·ness, noun

in·dom·i·ta·bly, adverb

Synonyms
unyielding. See invincible.

Antonyms
yielding.

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indomitable (ɪnˈdɒmɪtəb^əl)

—*adj*
	(of courage, pride, etc) difficult or impossible to defeat or subdue

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

indomita'bility

—n

in'domitableness

—n

in'domitably

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

indomitable

1634, from L.L. indomitabilis "untameable," from in- "not" + L. domitare, freq. of domare "to tame" (see tame).

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Example sentences

Demonstrating indomitable courage, he fought to regain the use of his legs,

particularly through swimming.

Sharp watched this graceless bedside with indomitable patience.

For her outstanding contributions to hurricane research, her leadership in

science education outreach, and her indomitable spirit.

She understood it with every fiber of her indomitable spirit and every ounce of