insurmountable

[ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl]

insurmountable Definition

  • 1too great to be overcome
  • 2impossible to deal with

Using insurmountable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insurmountable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The task ahead seemed insurmountable.

  • Example

    The challenges facing the team were insurmountable.

  • Example

    The language barrier proved insurmountable for the tourists.

insurmountable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with insurmountable

  • a situation where the chances of success are very low or impossible

    Example

    Despite facing insurmountable odds, the team managed to win the championship.

  • a lead in a competition that is so large that it is impossible to overcome

    Example

    The home team had an insurmountable lead going into the final quarter of the game.

  • a challenge that is too difficult to overcome

    Example

    The company faced an insurmountable challenge when their main supplier went out of business.

Origins of insurmountable

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'surmountare' meaning 'to surmount'

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Summary: insurmountable in Brief

'Insurmountable' [ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl] describes something that is too great to be overcome or dealt with. It can refer to challenges, tasks, or obstacles that are impossible to conquer, as in 'The task ahead seemed insurmountable.' 'Insurmountable' is often used in phrases like 'insurmountable odds' and 'insurmountable lead,' denoting situations where success is highly unlikely or impossible.

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