unconquerable
B1Pronunciation
UK
- /ʌnkˈɒnkərəbəl/
US
- /ʌnkˈɑːŋkərəbəl/
Description
- impossible to defeat
- impossible to overcome
- unbeatable
- unbreakable
- impossible to control
Something unconquerable is not just hard to beat. It cannot be defeated or overcome at all. The word can describe a person, a place, a force, or a feeling that stays strong no matter what happens. You might picture a fortress no army can take, or a human spirit that does not give up even in terrible times. It often points to great inner strength, especially when someone keeps going through pain, fear, or pressure. In stories and serious writing, it can also describe hope, courage, or a will that refuses to break.
The word unconquerable describes something that is incapable of being overcome, subdued, or defeated. It goes beyond simply being strong; it implies an inherent resilience and invincibility. While many things in life are challenging, only a select few can truly be called unconquerable.
Historically, the term was often used to describe powerful nations or leaders who seemed destined for eternal dominance—though history teaches us even those empires eventually crumble. However, unconquerable is frequently applied to abstract concepts like hope, freedom, or the human spirit. These qualities can endure even in the face of immense hardship and oppression.
Think of a legendary hero facing impossible odds, or a natural force that cannot be controlled, such as a raging storm or a harsh mountain range. These are things we might describe as unconquerable. The word is not only about physical strength; it is also about inner strength that cannot be broken. You might read: "The villagers believed the ancient forest was unconquerable," or "Despite years of hardship, her spirit remained unconquerable." In both cases, the idea is the same: no attack, pressure, or struggle can truly defeat it. So when you encounter something described as unconquerable, think of something that stands beyond defeat, whether in the outer world or deep within a person.
Examples
- 1
Military defense
For generations, people believed the mountain fortress was unconquerable.
- 2
Personal determination
Even after repeated failures, she kept an unconquerable determination to finish medical school.
- 3
Sports attitude
The coach praised the team's unconquerable spirit after they fought back from three goals down.
Phrase
unconquerable spirit
a very strong attitude that is not broken by trouble
- 4
Literary force
In the novel, memory is treated as an unconquerable force that time cannot erase.
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Main spelling
- unconquerableadjective