INVULNERABLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

invulnerable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of invulnerable

as in invincible

incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued typically teenagers suppose themselves to be invulnerable, so they take needless risks

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Recent Examples of invulnerable In the context of law enforcement, is the perception of Black women as inherently aggressive, threatening, and invulnerable to pain. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage. — Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026 Not even the most powerful American companies are invulnerable to cargo theft. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026 Christ reveals in very beautiful ways that Spirit’s creation is actually permanently invulnerable, perfect, and spiritual. — Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invulnerable

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Hearing Ryan talk about particularly the metaphor for AIDS and what AIDS meant to him, and that AIDS was quite literally a thing killing beautiful young people in the ‘80s; people who felt untouchable and invincible.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Cameron keeps upping the ante, until one becomes convinced the T-1000 is well-nigh invincible.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of invincible

Adjective

Dropped catches from Steve Smith, Green and Travis Head ensured yesterday's brief rally in the field fizzled out and allowed Bangladesh to bat itself into an almost impregnable position.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
The shell of a good- sized adult abalone is more or less impregnable to most of the kelp forest’s predators, too strong and too thick for penetration.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

Definition of impregnable

Adjective

The Spurs are almost as bulletproof as Oklahoma City on that end of the floor, but the Thunder have a bit more versatility and are more seasoned.

— James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Later grants were used to install bulletproof glass around a playground near the street, as well as bulletproof glass in other classroom windows.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026

Definition of bulletproof

Adjective

Operation Vivaldi has been largely defined by Ukraine’s innovative use of technology, especially aerial and ground drones and armored personal carriers.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
If civilian use of wireless technologies is exploding, military applications are also rising, and everything from drones to armored vehicles is now part of the larger set of attack units.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of armored

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The kid who convinced his parents to name his little brother after former Yankees manager Joe Girardi now an unstoppable slugger?

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
The once unstoppable athletic titan expects more layoffs in 2027 after already cutting staff twice this year.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of unstoppable

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But complex, long-term construction projects can change drastically, or face insurmountable roadblocks, over their development cycles.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Austria made the Final 8 after Jurji Rodionov beat Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 7-6, 6-3 to build an insurmountable 3-1 advantage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of insurmountable

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But the advent of NIL has turned the gap into an unconquerable chasm.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
The rescue party made its way to New York harbor by train, private car, and then two bicycles shared among the three of them—Frank, Sarah’s husband, on one; Sarah and Billo on the other—when shipyard traffic proved unconquerable by automobile.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

In Martinez’s versions, Mirabai is indomitable, sexy, exceedingly earnest, sometimes funny, always speaking at the border of body and spirit.

— Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
The minute-long trailer for the film documenting late heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne‘s final show is packed with emotion, tension, tears and, of course, the indomitable spirit of the Blizzard of Ozz himself.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of indomitable

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