indefatigably
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /ˌɪndɪfˈætɪɡəblɪ/
US
- /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbli/adverb
Description
- tirelessly
- with endless energy
- persistently
- without giving up
Imagine a hummingbird, moving from flower to flower with nonstop energy. That is the feeling behind "indefatigably." It describes someone doing something with steady effort and energy, without seeming to get tired or give up. A dedicated researcher might work indefatigably on a hard problem, and a volunteer might campaign indefatigably for a cause they believe in. It is more than just working hard; it is about keeping going with the same strong spirit over time.
The word "indefatigably" comes from Latin roots that carry the idea of "not tiring out." In modern English, it describes doing something with such steady energy and determination that the person seems almost impossible to wear down. It does not usually mean someone literally cannot get tired. Instead, it highlights continued effort, especially when that effort lasts a long time or faces difficulties.
You might use the word for a person who keeps working on an important goal year after year. A reformer may campaign indefatigably for change, a journalist may report indefatigably through a long crisis, or a teacher may support struggling students indefatigably. The word often carries respect because it suggests loyalty, stamina, and a refusal to quit.
The term is not limited to great public causes. A child may ask questions indefatigably, full of curiosity. A gardener may work indefatigably through every season. A friend may search indefatigably for a lost pet. In each case, the idea is the same: the effort keeps going with unusual energy and persistence.
"Indefatigably" is not the most casual everyday word, and it usually adds a note of admiration. It is stronger than simply saying "hard" or "steadily" because it suggests effort that does not fade easily. If something is done indefatigably, it is done with determined, lasting energy, especially when many people would have slowed down, become discouraged, or stopped.
Examples
- 1
Rescue work
For three months, the rescue team worked indefatigably to find the missing hikers.
- 2
Housing campaign
She campaigned indefatigably for safer housing after the fire.
- 3
Prison reform
Even in his eighties, he wrote letters, gave interviews, and argued indefatigably for prison reform.
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Main spelling
- indefatigablyadverb