insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
Examples of insurmountable in a Sentence
They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
Recent Examples on the Web
If there are no Apple App Store services in 2276, our historical iPhone 17 Pro has another insurmountable problem.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
Meanwhile, the technological and financial hurdles of fighting the sonic boom appeared insurmountable.
—
David Szondy
july 02,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Both attacks seem to be finding a groove, as just one goal in the second half could feel like an insurmountable advantage in this type of match.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The epic has been adapted many times, but the stiffness of most attempts makes one wonder whether the difficulties aren’t insurmountable.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
Meanwhile, the technological and financial hurdles of fighting the sonic boom appeared insurmountable.
—
David Szondy
july 02,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Both attacks seem to be finding a groove, as just one goal in the second half could feel like an insurmountable advantage in this type of match.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The epic has been adapted many times, but the stiffness of most attempts makes one wonder whether the difficulties aren’t insurmountable.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
Cite this Entry
“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
