invincible
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /ɪnvˈɪnsəbəl/
US
- /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
Description
- Unbeatable
- Impossible to defeat
- Too strong to overcome
To be invincible means to be impossible to defeat, harm, or overcome. Think of superheroes - many are shown as nearly or completely invincible. It does not always mean physical safety, though. A team can seem invincible during a winning streak, or a person can feel invincible after a big success. The word suggests great power, strength, or confidence, as if nothing can stand in the way. True invincibility is rare, and often fictional, but the word gives a strong sense of complete power and control.
The word "invincible" comes from Latin roots meaning "unconquerable." It describes someone or something that cannot be defeated, overcome, or harmed. It is often used for physical power and protection: an invincible army, a warrior who seems impossible to kill, or a fortress believed to be impossible to take. In stories and history, the word often appears when people believe a force is too strong to fail.
However, "invincible" is not limited to war or fighting. It is also used in a figurative way. A sports team that keeps winning may seem invincible. A leader with very strong support may be called politically invincible. After a major success, a person might say they feel invincible, meaning full of confidence and hard to stop. The word can also describe something that seems impossible to challenge, such as a very strong position or argument.
The idea often carries a warning as well. In many stories, people who believe they are invincible become too proud or careless. They stop seeing danger clearly, and that belief leads to failure.
So, while "invincible" suggests the highest level of strength, safety, or confidence, it can also hint at the danger of believing too much in your own power. It is a strong word, used both for real dominance and for the feeling that nothing can stop you.
Examples
- 1
Sports champion
The champion looked invincible in the final.
- 2
Home advantage
For years, their team seemed invincible at home.
- 3
Personal confidence
After passing the exam, Maya felt invincible for the rest of the day.
- 4
Business competition
The company once looked invincible, but smaller rivals slowly caught up.
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Security systems
Even the best security system is not invincible.
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Main spelling
- invincibleadjective