Impregnable

usgb/ɪmˈpreɡnəbl/
adjective

Not able to be defeated, overcome, or attacked successfully.

The castle's fortifications made it seemingly impregnable.
Visual representation of "impregnable" - Not able to be defeated, overcome, or attacked successfully.

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  • impregnable fortress
  • impregnable defense
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Physical Strength

Used to describe something that physically can't be defeated or damaged.

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Despite numerous battles, the citadel remained impregnable.
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Not Literal

Sometimes used in a non-literal way to emphasize a strong defence or resistance.

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Her argument was impregnable against all criticism.
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Hyperbolic Use

Can be an exaggeration to express something is very strong or unlikely to be defeated.

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The team's impregnable record was intimidating.
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impenetrableimperviousindestructibleinvinciblesecurestrongunassailableunbeatableunconquerable
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