insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
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They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Amid the rift with his father, Harry spoke with his uncle Charles Spencer about changing his family’s last name to Princess Diana's surname, Spencer, but was told the legal challenges would be insurmountable.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 June 2025
This hands-on nature creates an insurmountable barrier to automation.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But a government intervention that dramatically reduces tourism overnight by implementing or threatening force can be an insurmountable obstacle for many.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
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