adjective

indomitable

in-DAH-muh-tuh-buhl/ɪnˈdɑːmɪtəbl/

Too determined, brave, or strong to be defeated.

The indomitable mountaineer continues upward despite fierce wind, sleet, and battered clothing.

A resolute mountaineer continues ascending a steep rocky slope into fierce wind and sleet, planting his boot firmly on the next ledge despite visibly battered clothing.

Etymology

inLatinnot

+domitLatintame, subdue

+ableLatincapable of being

Something indomitable cannot be tamed or subdued. Applied to a person or spirit, that image becomes unyielding resolve: resistance to being defeated, discouraged, or brought under control.

In context

METAMORPHIC1:26

you will build indomitable confidence because you're moving from within there's no outside external forces that are gonna [ __ ] knock you off of what you know

THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT | BRUTE DE FORCE

More examples

Even after three failed attempts, the indomitable climber tries again.
They face the long recovery with indomitable courage.
Years of hardship never broke her indomitable will.

Forms

indomitability noun — The quality of resisting defeat or discouragement.

indomitably adverb — With determination that cannot be overcome.

Similar words

invincible: Emphasizes inability to be beaten rather than determined character.
unyielding: Emphasizes refusing to give way, not necessarily resisting defeat.
resolute: Emphasizes firm purpose without implying that defeat is impossible.