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
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Initially intended as a technological marvel to rival Concorde, the Anglo-French supersonic aircraft, development of Boeing 2707 faced insurmountable technical and economic challenges and was ultimately aborted: a failure of industrial policy to balance ambition with feasibility.
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Made By History, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
The challenges are significant but not insurmountable.
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We are increasingly confronted with insurmountable global challenges, conflicts that defy easy solutions, and systemic injustices woven into society's fabric.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
The Cavaliers present insurmountable challenges of their own (New York is 0-2 against Cleveland this season) but are viewed as a less daunting second-round opponent than Boston — a franchise fresh off its first title in the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown era.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
The challenges are significant but not insurmountable.
—Murtaza Ali, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
We are increasingly confronted with insurmountable global challenges, conflicts that defy easy solutions, and systemic injustices woven into society's fabric.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insurmountable
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
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