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insurmountable
adjective in·sur·mount·able \ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl\
of a problem, difficulty, etc. : impossible to solve or get control of : impossible to overcome
Full Definition of INSURMOUNTABLE
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable <insurmountable problems>
— in·sur·mount·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of INSURMOUNTABLE
1690
Related to INSURMOUNTABLE
- Synonyms
- bulletproof, impregnable, indomitable, insuperable, invincible, invulnerable, unbeatable, unconquerable, unstoppable
- Antonyms
- superable, surmountable, vincible, vulnerable
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