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 Recent conflicts have demonstrated that no main battle tank is invulnerable. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for invulnerable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for invulnerable

Adjective

McClellan is particularly interested in examining the contrast between the seemingly invincible figures photographed in the arena and their often precarious lives outside it.

— Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of invincible

Adjective

Their security infrastructure is more impregnable than that of a bank.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
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

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

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said some 70,000 police officers and gendarmes would be deployed, along with helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Seventy thousand law enforcement officers, along with helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons, will be deployed across France as President Emmanuel Macron’s government tries to ward off another weekend of violent protests.

— Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of armored

Adjective

With Joanne’s no-seriously-this-time decision to convert, previously insurmountable obstacles have melted away.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
D’Eriq King, Miami, 2020 King used his arm and his feet to slice and dice the Seminoles en route to an insurmountable 38-3 halftime lead which ended up as a 52-10 win.

— Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 17 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

The indomitable Diane von Furstenberg was awarded the 2026 Couture Council Award from the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology on Thursday afternoon for her transformational influence on women’s fashion.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Explore See latest videos, charts and news For Strickland, his indomitable work ethic helped propel him to becoming the first Black AEW World Champion.

— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026