What does insurmountable mean?
Insurmountable means Incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome; insuperable.
Insurmountable
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome; insuperable.
Example Sentences
Getting everybody to agree proved to be an insurmountable difficulty.
Overcoming Japan’s demographic crisis has proved insurmountable for occupants of the Kantei – the prime minister’s office – long before Kishida moved in last autumn.
Synonyms for insurmountable
Antonyms for insurmountable
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Word Forms
- more insurmountable
- most insurmountable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for insurmountable?
Common synonyms include unsurmountable, insuperable, unconquerable.
What is the opposite of insurmountable?
Possible antonyms include surmountable.
How do you use insurmountable in a sentence?
Getting everybody to agree proved to be an insurmountable difficulty.
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