1 invulnerability | Definition of invulnerability

invulnerable

adjective
in·​vul·​ner·​a·​ble | \ (ˌ)in-ˈvəl-n(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce invulnerable (audio) , -nər-bəl\

Definition of invulnerable

1 : incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
2 : immune to or proof against attack : impregnable

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from invulnerable

invulnerability \ (ˌ)in-​ˌvəl-​n(ə-​)rə-​ˈbi-​lə-​tē How to pronounce invulnerability (audio) \ noun
invulnerableness \ (ˌ)in-​ˈvəl-​n(ə-​)rə-​bəl-​nəs How to pronounce invulnerableness (audio) , -​nər-​bəl-​ \ noun
invulnerably \ (ˌ)in-​ˈvəl-​n(ə-​)rə-​blē How to pronounce invulnerably (audio) , -​nər-​blē \ adverb

Examples of invulnerable in a Sentence

teenagers who think they are invulnerable The candidate seems to be in an invulnerable position. The team seems invulnerable this season.
See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Robert General, Indianapolis Star In a World Championships featuring upsets galore, Lilly King remained invulnerable. David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "Lilly King repeats as world champ, beats Russian rival Yulia Efimova," 2 June 2019 Gene wasn't invulnerable to prosecution—he was indicted for insurance fraud in 1984—and he did get sued, which cost him. Jack Mccallum, SI.com, "Remembering Action Park, America's Most Dangerous, Daring Water Park," 1 July 2019 But these environments in the Arctic and on mountains are far from invulnerable, displaying sensitivity to human disruptions and climate change. Christina Nunez, National Geographic, "Tundra threats, explained," 19 June 2019 They’re attacked by invulnerable aliens who look precisely like the invasive space dust from Dark Phoenix. Darren Franich, EW.com, "Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson reunite for eerily bland Men in Black: International: EW review," 12 June 2019 Assad’s tanks and helicopters were no longer invulnerable. Charles Glass, Harper's magazine, "“Tell Me How This Ends”," 10 Feb. 2019 Paired with a long-range missile, missile submarines are largely invulnerable from attack. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Does America Still Need the Nuclear Triad?," 23 Jan. 2019 Despite the potential rejection of the Brexit deal, Britain’s unprecedented political situation leaves Mrs. May paradoxically invulnerable. Max Colchester, WSJ, "Brexit Deal Hangs in Balance as May Braces for Defeat in Crucial Vote," 15 Jan. 2019 The submarines, which form a functional invulnerable retaliatory force in case of surprise nuclear attack, will soon be able to launch missiles with less powerful tactical nuclear weapons. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "U.S. Submarines Will Soon Carry Tactical Nuclear Weapons," 26 July 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'invulnerable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

See More

First Known Use of invulnerable

1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for invulnerable

Latin invulnerabilis, from in- + vulnerare to wound — more at vulnerable

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for invulnerable

invulnerable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of invulnerable

: impossible to harm, damage, or defeat

invulnerable

adjective
in·​vul·​ner·​a·​ble | \ in-ˈvəl-nə-rə-bəl How to pronounce invulnerable (audio) \

Kids Definition of invulnerable

1 : impossible to injure or damage
2 : safe from attack

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on invulnerable

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for invulnerable

Spanish Central: Translation of invulnerable

Nglish: Translation of invulnerable for Spanish Speakers