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indomitable (adjective), more indomitable, most indomitable
1. Characteristic of being impossible to defeat or to discourage: Ted's indomitable determination made it possible for him to achieve his objectives as a medical specialist.
2. Etymology: from Late Latin indomitabilis, "indomitable"; from , "not" + domitare, "to tame" + -abilis, "able".

The extended meaning of "unconquerable" or "unyielding" was first recorded in Walter Scott's The Fair Maid of Perth in 1828. Walter Scott was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, who was popular throughout much of the world in the 19th century.

—Essentially compiled from information located in
The Barnhart Dictionary of Etymology, Robert K. Barnhart, Editor;
The H.W. Wilson Company; Bronxville, New York; 1988; page 523.
Not easily discouraged, subdued, or defeated.
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Invincible, unconquerable, or incapable of being overcome.
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Characteristic of anyone who is not easily discouraged or defeated; unyielding; unconquerable. (2)
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