# indestructible

/ˌɪndəˈstɹəktɪbəɫ/ (US) · /ˌɪndɪstɹˈʌktəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/indestructible
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

impossible to break or destroy. You use this to describe something that is very strong and will last forever.

For teachers: impossible to destroy or demolish; resilient enough to withstand extreme force or wear. Often used figuratively to describe abstract concepts like spirit or hope.

## Examples

- These plastic toys are practically indestructible.
- The black box on an airplane is designed to be indestructible so it can survive a crash.
- While the physical structures of the city were leveled during the war, the indestructible spirit of its inhabitants allowed them to rebuild from the ruins within a single generation.

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'; frequently modified by adverbs of degree like 'virtually' or 'practically'.

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