Unsinkable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unsinkable is an adjective meaning (figurative) That cannot be overcome or defeated.
Meaning
(figurative) That cannot be overcome or defeated.
More Meanings
- A ship that was designed to be unsinkable.
- (chiefly of ships) That cannot be sunk.
Example Sentences
unsinkable optimism
It was the kind of place with a neon martini glass for a name and an unsinkable turd floating in the toilet.
The Sydney water team are hoping that by showing families the 'unflushable' and 'unsinkable' items, that the environment will be a lot better off.
That was the connection, the hook, the key, that was the thought that had been bobbing around like an unsinkable turd in the toilet of my subconscious all night.
Word Forms
- unsinkables
Synonyms for unsinkable
Depending on context, synonyms include sinkproof.
Antonyms for unsinkable
Common opposites include sinkable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include titanic, unsinking, unsunk, unimmergible, undrownable, undammable.
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