indomitable
/ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdɑːmɪtəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈdä-mə-tə-bəl/ (ame, mw)
indomitable — adjective
- indomitablepositive
- more indomitablecomparative
- most indomitablesuperlative
1. showing such a powerful inner strength of will or courage that nothing — defeat,
showing such a powerful inner strength of will or courage that nothing — defeat, hardship, fear, or pressure — can wear the person down or make them give up.
Even after losing her home in the flood, Beatriz showed an indomitable will to rebuild.
indomitable + abstract noun (will / spirit / courage)
The villagers admired Liang's indomitable spirit during the long mountain rescue.
attributive: indomitable spirit
Nkechi proved indomitable on the court, winning three matches after a torn ligament.
Her grandmother's indomitable courage carried the family through years of hardship.
Climbers describe Erik as quiet but indomitable, refusing to turn back near the summit.
- unconquerable
stronger and more literary; suggests no force can overcome the person
- unyielding
focuses on refusal to give in under pressure, not necessarily bravery
- dauntless
emphasises fearlessness rather than endurance
- resolute
weaker; firm in purpose but does not imply heroic resistance
- weak-willed
easily persuaded or worn down
- faint-hearted
lacking courage rather than lacking endurance
文法句型
indomitable + noun (spirit, courage, will)
be + indomitable
用法筆記
Almost always describes an inner quality (spirit, will, courage, determination) or a person known for that quality. Reserved for high praise — pick weaker words like 'determined' or 'tough' for everyday tenacity.