Unsinkable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsinkable
[ ʌnˈsɪŋkəbəl ]
description of a ship or object
Not capable of sinking; designed to remain afloat even if damaged.
Examples of usage
- The Titanic was believed to be unsinkable, but tragically it sank on its maiden voyage.
- The unsinkable lifeboat provided a sense of security for the passengers.
description of a person's spirit or attitude
Resilient, strong-willed, not easily discouraged or defeated.
Synonyms
indefatigable, resilient, undaunted
Examples of usage
- Despite facing many challenges, she remained unsinkable in her determination to succeed.
- His unsinkable optimism inspired those around him to keep going.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsinkable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inafundável
🇮🇳 अडूब
🇩🇪 unsinkbar
🇮🇩 tidak dapat tenggelam
🇺🇦 незатоплюваний
🇵🇱 niezatapialny
🇯🇵 不沈
🇫🇷 insubmersible
🇪🇸 insumergible
🇹🇷 batmaz
🇰🇷 침몰하지 않는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للغرق
🇨🇿 nepotopitelný
🇸🇰 nepotopiteľný
🇨🇳 不沉
🇸🇮 nepotopljiv
🇮🇸 ósökkvanlegur
🇰🇿 сұңғыма
🇬🇪 ჩაუძირავი
🇦🇿 batmaz
🇲🇽 insumergible
Etymology
The word 'unsinkable' originated in the early 20th century, gaining popularity after the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. The concept of an unsinkable ship was a selling point for many vessels designed after the Titanic disaster. Over time, the term has also been used metaphorically to describe individuals with unwavering determination and resilience.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,257, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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