indomitable

[in-dom-i-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable.

   an indomitable warrior.

   Synonyms: unyielding
   Antonyms: yielding

indomitable

/ ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbəl /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• indomitably adverb
• indomitability noun
• indomitableness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indomitable¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of indomitable¹

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

Synonym Study

See invincible.

Example Sentences

The title directly translates to indomitable, or untameable, a term that seems to perfectly suit the 35-year-old artist, whose long and prosperous career made her an international household name.

From Los Angeles Times

In Russia, her name is synonymous with courage and an indomitable spirit.

From BBC

For Didion, Wayne was the embodiment of individual will, quiet strength and indomitable can-do-ism.

From Los Angeles Times

Her body may be failing, but her will remains indomitable.

From Los Angeles Times

In it, Streep’s character, a fading but indomitable Hollywood actress named Madeline Ashton, is reunited with her old friend, Hawn’s wallflower novelist Helen Sharp.

From New York Times

Related Words

• impregnable 
• invincible 
• invulnerable 
• obstinate 
• stubborn 
• unassailable 
• unbeatable 
• willful