unstoppable

adjective

un·​stop·​pa·​ble ˌən-ˈstä-pə-bəl How to pronounce unstoppable (audio)
: incapable of being stopped
an unstoppable army
an unstoppable rise to power
unstoppably adverb

Examples of unstoppable in a Sentence

At this point in the campaign, he appears to be unstoppable. at this point she's so far ahead in the polls that she's unstoppable
Recent Examples on the Web Even in the quieter moments, the duo are unstoppable. Meredith Woerner, Variety, 4 May 2024 McDavid was unstoppable, with his line — one that had Adam Henrique on one wing and Hyman on the other — combining for four goals and seven assists. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unstoppable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unstoppable was in 1836

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“Unstoppable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstoppable. Accessed 8 May. 2024.

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