indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl 

: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective

indestructibility

ˌin-di-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

indestructibleness

ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

indestructibly

ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• imperishable
• inextinguishable

Examples of indestructible in a Sentence

diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances

Recent Examples on the Web

Baker’s film has hardly looked like an indestructible front-runner this season, but if Anora adds SAG to its bevy of guild trophies, that’ll pretty much cinch it. —Nate Jones, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025

Brave New World introduces adamantium to the MCU (the indestructible metal that coats Wolverine’s bones and claws), acknowledges that there’s a gigantic celestial corpse in the ocean, and sees the new Captain America figure out his own path. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025

But for Austin, the combination seems to fuel his own personal superpower–infectious joy and an indestructible spirit. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Feb. 2025

Wolverine's skeleton and claws are made of the nearly indestructible material. —Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from Late Latin indestructibilis, from Latin in- + destructus, past participle of destruere to tear down — more at destroy

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for indestructible

• deductible
• ineluctable
• nondeductible

Kids Definition

indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl 

: impossible to destroy

indestructibility

-ˌstrək-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

indestructibleness

-ˈstrək-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

indestructibly

-blē 

adverb