# indomitable

/ˌɪnˈdɑmətəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɪndˈɒmɪtəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/indomitable
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

describing someone who is very strong and never gives up, even when things are very difficult. You use this to talk about a person's spirit or courage.

For teachers: impossible to subdue or overcome; showing great courage and determination. Often used to describe a person's spirit or a force that cannot be resisted.

## Examples

- She has an indomitable spirit that helps her through every challenge.
- Despite the heavy snow and broken equipment, the team's indomitable will to reach the summit never wavered.
- The city's indomitable character was forged during the long siege, as its citizens refused to surrender despite the overwhelming odds and dwindling supplies.

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