Invincible
/ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/
adjectiveC1
Definition
Invincible describes a person, group, or thing that cannot be defeated or overcome. It means very strong and impossible to lose against in a fight, challenge, or problem. People often use it to show great power or confidence.
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Impossible to defeat or overcome
- •The team felt invincible after winning ten games in a row.
- •She seemed invincible on the basketball court, never missing a shot.
- •The fortress was considered invincible because no enemy could enter.
Feeling very confident and powerful
- •After the promotion, he was invincible at work, ready to take on any challenge.
- •Kids often feel invincible when they play, as if nothing bad can happen.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "invincible" like "strong," but much stronger—so strong that no one can win against it
- ✓Picture a superhero with an unbreakable shield that stops all attacks
- ✓It’s the feeling when you believe you can do anything and nothing can stop you
- ✓Sounds like "in-VIN-sible" → imagine a "win" that cannot be taken away, always visible and sure
- ✓Remember stories about heroes like Superman who cannot be hurt by enemies
- ✓NOT like "strong" (can be beaten sometimes), "invincible" means no one can beat or harm you
- ✓NOT like "invulnerable" (often means cannot be physically hurt), "invincible" also includes winning or being undefeatable
- ✓NOT like "resistant" (can resist but might still fail), "invincible" means impossible to fail or lose
Try Other Words
- •Unbeatable: impossible to be defeated (Use when talking about games, sports, or contests)
- •Invulnerable: cannot be physically hurt (Use when focusing on physical safety or protection)
- •Strong: having great power (Use when the power is high but not impossible to defeat)
- •Powerful: having great strength or influence (Use when describing influence or ability, not just defense)
Unboxing
- •Prefix: "in-" meaning "not"
- •Root: "vincible" from Latin "vincere" meaning "to conquer or defeat"
- •Etymology: From Latin "invincibilis," meaning "unconquerable"
- •Historical development: Used since the 15th century to describe something impossible to defeat in war or battle
- •Modern usage: Used to describe people, teams, ideas, or feelings that seem impossible to beat or fail
Reflect & Connect
•Can someone truly be invincible, or is it just a feeling we get sometimes? Why?
•How does feeling invincible affect the way people act in difficult situations?
Fill in the blanks
1.The champion felt invincible because no one could ___ her in the competition.
2.After the long winning streak, the team acted as if they were ___ and ___ by any opponent.
3.Unlike being just strong, invincible means you cannot be ___ or ___ in any way.
4.Children often feel invincible when they ___ risks without fear of consequences.
5.The castle was called invincible because its walls could not be ___ by enemies.
6.Feeling invincible can sometimes make people ___ careful or ___ their limits.
7.When someone says they are invincible, they usually mean they believe they cannot ___ or ___ failure.