inexpugnable

adjective

in·ex·pug·na·ble ˌi-nik-ˈspəg-nə-bəl

-ˈspyü-nə-

Synonyms of inexpugnable next

: incapable of being subdued or overthrown : impregnable

an inexpugnable position

: stable, fixed

inexpugnable hatred

inexpugnableness noun

inexpugnably

ˌi-nik-ˈspəg-nə-blē

-ˈspyü-nə-

adverb

Examples of inexpugnable in a Sentence

an inexpugnable belief in the essential goodness of people

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Both felonies would be inexpugnable. —

cleveland, 4 Aug. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Middle English in-expungnabull, from Latin inexpugnabilis, from in- + expugnare to take by storm, from ex- + pugnare to fight — more at pungent

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inexpugnable was in the 15th century

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