Indomitable means impossible to subdue or defeat; it describes a person or spirit that remains unconquered despite difficulties, challenges, or opposition. It conveys steadfastness, resilience, and an unwavering will to persevere, often suggesting a bold, indomitable character that refuses to yield.
"Her indomitable spirit helped the team win against all odds."
"The explorers pressed on with indomitable courage despite the harsh conditions."
"Despite setbacks, the athlete maintained an indomitable will to succeed."
"The diplomat faced the crisis with indomitable resolve and calm determination."
Indomitable originates from the Latin roots indomitus, meaning ‘untamed, not domesticated,’ formed from in- ‘not’ + domitus, past participle of dominari ‘to rule, master.’ The modern English adjective indomitable emerged in the 16th–17th centuries to describe things or beings not subject to domination or control. The word combines the prefix in- (a negation) with the root domitare/domo, evolving through later forms in Romance languages that influenced English, particularly through scholarly and political discourse that celebrated resolute heroism and defiance. Early uses often described mountains, spirits, or people resisting conquest; over time, it broadened to denote indefatigable courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. In contemporary usage, indomitable frequently appears in inspirational contexts, biographies, and rhetoric emphasizing resilience and moral or physical steadfastness.
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Pronounce as in-DOM-i-ta-ble, with primary stress on the second syllable. IPA: US ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl, UK ɪnˈdɒmətəbl, AU ˌɪnˈdɒmətəbl. Start with a short initial /ɪ/ sound, then the stressed /ˈdɒm/ as in 'dominate' but short, followed by /ɪ/ (short i), then /tə/ and ending with /bl/. Be mindful of the light, quick final /bl/ sequence.
Two common errors: (1) Overemphasizing the end -able as /eɪ-bl/ instead of the quick /əbl/; keep the final /bl/ crisp. (2) Shifting stress to the third syllable as in in-do-MI-ta-ble; correct pattern is in-DOM-i-ta-ble with primary stress on DOM. Practice by isolating the /ˈdɒm/ cluster and maintaining a short, unstressed /i/ after it.
In US, UK, and AU, the main stress remains on the second syllable: in-DOM-i-ta-ble. US often features a shorter, tenser /ɒ/ in the dom- syllable and a closer /ɪ/ in the second to last vowel; UK tends to a slightly more rounded /ɒ/ and a crisper /tə/; Australian often mirrors UK but with a more centralized /ə/ in the second to last syllable and a more relaxed final consonant cluster. Overall, the vowel quality in DOM is the most noticeable difference.
The difficulty lies in the multi-syllable rhythm and the consonant cluster /dm/ in the middle: /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl/. The rapid transitions from /n/ to /d/ to /m/ can create a tongue-tension area; people also tend to misplace the primary stress or shorten the /ɒ/ vowel. Focus on keeping the /dɒm/ syllable prominent and the following /ɪtə/ light and quick to avoid a heavy ending.
There are no silent letters, but the word features a prominent cluster /dɒm/ after an initial /ɪn/. The ending -ble is pronounced as /bl/ with a light schwa preceding it, so the final two phonemes are /təbəl/ with a quick, near-schwa before the /bl/ cluster; be mindful not to turn it into /təbəln/ or /təbli/.
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