insurmountable

adjective

in·​sur·​mount·​able ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 

: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable

insurmountable problems

insurmountably

ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• bulletproof
• impregnable
• indomitable
• insuperable
• invincible
• invulnerable
• unbeatable
• unconquerable
• unstoppable

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

China has a strategic focus on becoming self-sufficient in semiconductor production, but ASML has built an insurmountable moat in this space. —Gurufocus, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

At the same time, wide swaths of Africa has been dealing with more frequent droughts, which have put insurmountable pressure on giraffe populations. —Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024

Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time. —Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024

Those numbers presaged an insurmountable hurdle for the incumbent Democratic Party. —Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

insurmountable

adjective

in·​sur·​mount·​able ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl 

: incapable of being surmounted