Unsinkable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsinkable

 

[ ʌnˈsɪŋkəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

See also: sink, sinkhole, sinking.

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.