UNSTOPPABLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

unstoppable

adjective

ˌən-ˈstä-pə-bəl

Definition of unstoppable

as in invincible

incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued at this point she's so far ahead in the polls that she's unstoppable

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Recent Examples of unstoppable The show seems to be an unstoppable cultural phenomenon. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 Positioning himself at the penalty spot, Manzambi struck a world-class, right-footed volley that Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj got his hands on, but the blast was unstoppable. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 19 June 2026 With Michael Olise playing in the No 10 role, on three assists and counting, along with Dembele, Kylian Mbappe and Desire Doue, their attack has looked unstoppable. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unstoppable

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Adjective

Time and time again in the history of technology, monopolistic industry leaders that long seemed invincible—from Xerox to IBM to AT&T—have proven vulnerable to agile upstarts and technology advances that broke markets wide open by lowering costs, expanding supply and leapfrogging capabilities.

— Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Legally an adult but still a teenager and finding your footing in the world, vacillating between feeling invincible and feeling minuscule.

— Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 21 June 2026

Definition of invincible

Adjective

The first major adaptation of the novel since Ang Lee’s in 1995, the new S&S stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as the indomitable Elinor, and Esmé Creed-Miles as her sister Marianne.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 June 2026

Definition of indomitable

Adjective

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, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

Definition of insurmountable

Adjective

The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Ryan Borucki relieved him, the White Sox scored twice more, and the Giants faced an unconquerable deficit as baseball’s lowest-scoring team.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 May 2026

Definition of unconquerable

Adjective

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

Definition of invulnerable

Adjective

Alexander the Great conquered it in 332 BCE after building a causeway to what had been considered an impregnable island fortress.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 2026
On that occasion a team made up of players who had all been born in Haiti shocked an Italy team famed for its impregnable defense.

— Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026

Definition of impregnable

Adjective

Moraitis pointed to his undefeated record as a candidate for state Legislature, as well as his experience as an attorney and in the Navy.

— Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
The inaugural installment of the program will be headlined by undefeated WBO Lightweight World Champion Abdullah Mason, who will defend his title against former world champion Joe Cordina.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 June 2026

Definition of undefeated

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