insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
Synonyms
Examples of insurmountable in a Sentence
They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
Recent Examples on the Web
Always Keep Trying Macias’ reflections on her journey and the cannabis industry are grounded in her steadfast refusal to give up, even in the face of insurmountable odds.
—
Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
With one more win, the Bucs can complete the feel-good story in a year where the hindrances seemed insurmountable.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Chargers had jumped ahead 17-0, a lead that felt insurmountable for a Patriots team that was vying for draft positioning instead of playoff hopes.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, coupled with Gaza's crumbling health care infrastructure, has created what some describe as insurmountable challenges for those injured during the violence.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insurmountable 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
With one more win, the Bucs can complete the feel-good story in a year where the hindrances seemed insurmountable.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Chargers had jumped ahead 17-0, a lead that felt insurmountable for a Patriots team that was vying for draft positioning instead of playoff hopes.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, coupled with Gaza's crumbling health care infrastructure, has created what some describe as insurmountable challenges for those injured during the violence.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insurmountable
Dictionary Entries Near insurmountable
Cite this Entry
“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share