Unassailable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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unassailable

[ˌʌnəˈseɪləbl ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

inviolable

Impossible to dispute or argue with; undeniable; unable to be attacked or defeated.

Synonyms

incontestable, indisputable, irrefutable, undeniable, unquestionable.

Examples of usage

  • It was an unassailable fact that the sun rises in the east.
  • Her logic was unassailable; no one could find fault with it.
  • The castle was situated on an unassailable cliff, making it impregnable to enemy attacks.
  • His reputation for honesty was unassailable.
  • The evidence against him was unassailable.

Translations

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Origin of 'unassailable'

The word 'unassailable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'assailable' which comes from the Old French word 'assailer' meaning 'to assault'. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century.


See also: assail, assailable, assailant, assailing, assault.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,895, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.