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unbreakable

A2
Fairly common

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʌnbrˈeɪkəbəl/

US

  • /ənˈbreɪkəbəl/

Meanings

Adjective

  1. not able or not likely to be broken, cracked, or shattered

  2. too strong to be destroyed, defeated, weakened, or ended

Beyond the definition

"Unbreakable" describes something so strong that it does not break, give way, or fall apart. You might picture a hard case made to survive drops, or a shield in a story that cannot be damaged. But the word is not only for physical things. People also use it for relationships, promises, and spirit. An unbreakable bond is one that stays strong through trouble. An unbreakable promise is one that someone fully intends to keep.

The word often carries a feeling of strength, safety, and quiet admiration. It suggests that something can face pressure, stress, or hardship and still remain whole.

Examples

  1. 1

    Camping

    We packed unbreakable plates for the camping trip because we knew they would get knocked around.

  2. 2

    Child safety

    The baby gate is made from a light, unbreakable plastic.

  3. 3

    Close relationship

    Even after years of living in different countries, the two sisters still had an unbreakable bond.

    • Phrasean unbreakable bond

      a relationship that stays very strong

  4. 4

    Determination

    She went back to work the next day with an unbreakable sense of determination.

More examples
  1. 5

    Team spirit

    The team was exhausted, but their spirit seemed unbreakable.

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Used with (collocations)

  • unbreakable bond
  • unbreakable glass
  • unbreakable code
  • unbreakable spirit

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Main spelling

  • unbreakableadjective