Unsinkable

usgb/ʌnˈsɪŋkəbl/
adjective

Able to withstand sinking; designed to remain afloat under adverse conditions.

The Titanic was famously believed to be unsinkable.
Visual representation of "unsinkable" - Able to withstand sinking; designed to remain afloat under adverse conditions.

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Literal Use

Describing objects that do not sink

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The lifeboat is unsinkable and can survive any storm.
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Metaphorical Use

Talking about resilience

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She has an unsinkable spirit, never giving up in tough times.
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Cultural Reference

Refers to the Titanic's myth

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The claim that the Titanic was unsinkable became a tragic irony.
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