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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable

Adjective

In some Bengali traditions, Vijayadashami rituals include Aparajita Puja, the worship of the goddess in her invincible form, sometimes represented by the butterfly pea plant.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Of course, an extra three-quarters of an inch clearance and some elastic straps do not transform a unibody, front-biased crossover into an invincible rock-crawling monster.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 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

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

Adjective

The Oscars love sprawling biopics, underdogs and triumphant stories in which seemingly insurmountable obstacles are eventually overcome.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Of course, the Dodger bullpen almost handed the game back to them when Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer off Tanner Scott in the ninth to close what seemed to be an insurmountable gap.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of insurmountable

Adjective

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

And yet that bright, sweet aroma is front and center in Creed Aventus, the distinctive eau de parfum widely believed to take inspiration from the French emperor’s indomitable spirit.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Part of that similarly indomitable will is that each has subordinated his own earning power to enable his organizations to optimize building around them.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026