Indomitable
adjective /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl/ — Impossible to subdue or defeat — unconquerable in spirit.
Definition
Refusing to be subdued, overcome, or discouraged — the quality of a will or spirit that cannot be broken by adversity, opposition, or repeated failure.
Beyond the definition
Indomitable is not stubbornness. Stubbornness resists change for its own sake. Indomitable is the refusal to be diminished by circumstances — a spirit that comes back to itself regardless of what tries to reduce it.
Origin & history
Latin 'indomitabilis' — from 'in-' (not) + 'domitabilis' (tameable), from 'domare' (to tame/subdue). Related to 'dominate' — the same root. What is indomitable cannot be dominated.
Example sentences
Illustrative sentences for learning, not verified community posts or sourced quotations.
She showed an indomitable spirit throughout the illness — never asking 'why me', always 'what next'.
His indomitable will was what the team relied on when everything else was uncertain.
Indomitable is not a natural state; it develops in people who have had things to endure.
How to use it
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Choose “Indomitable” when the meaning fits your context: Refusing to be subdued, overcome, or discouraged — the quality of a will or spirit that cannot be broken by adversity, opposition, or repeated failure.
Synonyms
Antonyms
fragile, faint-hearted, submissive
Related words
Indomitable vs resilient
Resilience describes the ability to bounce back from a setback. Indomitable implies an active force that cannot be broken or subdued, emphasizing active strength over passive recovery.
Questions about this word
What does "Indomitable" mean?
Indomitable is adjective meaning: Impossible to subdue or defeat — unconquerable in spirit.. Refusing to be subdued, overcome, or discouraged — the quality of a will or spirit that cannot be broken by adversity, opposition, or repeated failure.
Where does the word "Indomitable" come from?
Latin 'indomitabilis' — from 'in-' (not) + 'domitabilis' (tameable), from 'domare' (to tame/subdue). Related to 'dominate' — the same root. What is indomitable cannot be dominated.