Unsurpassable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsurpassable

 

[ ʌnsəˈpasəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality

Unable to be exceeded; excellent to such a degree that no further improvement is possible.

Synonyms

peerless, supreme, unbeatable, unmatched.

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Word Description / Examples
unsurpassable

Used to describe something that cannot be exceeded or bettered. Often used to convey the highest possible quality or level.

  • The view from the mountain peak is unsurpassable.
  • Her dedication to her work is unsurpassable.
unbeatable

Used to describe something that cannot be defeated or surpassed, often in a competitive context.

  • Their team is unbeatable this season.
  • The deal they offered me was unbeatable.
unmatched

Used when something is unparalleled or not matched by any competition or comparison.

  • Her skills in negotiation are unmatched.
  • The quality of their products is unmatched.
peerless

Used to indicate that someone or something is without equal. Often implies exclusivity and uniqueness.

  • With her talent, she is considered a peerless artist.
  • The peerless beauty of the ancient ruins left everyone in awe.
supreme

Used when something holds the highest rank or authority. Often implies ultimate power or quality.

  • He holds the supreme position in the company.
  • That was a supreme performance by the orchestra tonight.

Examples of usage

  • It was an unsurpassable performance by the talented young musician.
  • The team's dedication to excellence was unsurpassable.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsurpassable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomparável

🇮🇳 अद्वितीय

🇩🇪 unübertrefflich

🇮🇩 tak tertandingi

🇺🇦 незрівнянний

🇵🇱 niezrównany

🇯🇵 無比

🇫🇷 incomparable

🇪🇸 incomparable

🇹🇷 eşsiz

🇰🇷 비할 데 없는

🇸🇦 لا مثيل له

🇨🇿 nepřekonatelný

🇸🇰 neprekonateľný

🇨🇳 无与伦比

🇸🇮 neprimerljiv

🇮🇸 óviðjafnanlegur

🇰🇿 салыстыруға келмейтін

🇬🇪 შეუდარებელი

🇦🇿 müqayisəsiz

🇲🇽 incomparable

Etymology

The word 'unsurpassable' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'surpass' which comes from Latin 'superpassare' meaning 'to go beyond'. The concept of being unsurpassable implies the highest level of excellence or superiority, making it an ideal term to describe something that cannot be surpassed or exceeded.

See also: surpass, surpassable, surpassing, unsurpassed.