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[ in-di-fat-i-guh-buhl ] / ˌɪn dɪˈfæt ɪ gə bəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR indefatigable ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectiveincapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring. Origin of indefatigable1580–90; <Latin indēfatīgābilis untiring, equivalent to in-in-3 + dēfatīgā(re) to tire out (see de-, fatigue) + -bilis-ble SYNONYMS FOR indefatigabletireless, inexhaustible, persevering. SEE SYNONYMS FOR indefatigable ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM indefatigablein·de·fat·i·ga·bil·i·ty, in·de·fat·i·ga·ble·ness, nounin·de·fat·i·ga·bly, adverbWords nearby indefatigableindecorous, indecorum, indeed, in deep, indef., indefatigable, in default of, indefeasible, indefectible, indefensible, in defiance of Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for indefatigable“She would be my ‘boss lady,’” Crowe writes of the indefatigable Anne Marie. How Liberia (Might Have) Beat Ebola|Abby Haglage|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST Perhaps even the indefatigable John Kerry might be discouraged from more futile and dispiriting peace talks. Here’s What the U.S. Has to Do to Deal With the Mad Middle East|Leslie H. Gelb|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST The exuberant, indefatigable Democrat from Oregon and the dour, taciturn Republican from New Hampshire made an odd couple. The Senate’s New Taxman Won’t Be Controlled By His Own Party|Linda Killian|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST Richard Ben Cramer explores the abduction of Olympic athlete Kari Swenson and the indefatigable sheriff who hunted her abductor. The Ballad of Johnny France|Richard Ben Cramer|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Indefatigable in those two roles, he hankered after others, as well. Norman Mailer: A Life Lived Loud|Adam Begley|October 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST It is easy to speak of his ability, of his sagacity, of his indefatigable industry. Victorian Worthies|George Henry Blore The intellect, moreover, becomes wearied, while Will is indefatigable. The Philosophy of Disenchantment|Edgar Saltus Their indefatigable unobtrusiveness, their kindly, faithful service I both dread and appreciate. The Lost Art of Reading|Gerald Stanley Lee The former, as commodore, hoisted his pennant on the Indefatigable, the latter on the Rvolutionaire. Cornish Characters|S. Baring-Gould This was indeed glad tidings to the indefatigable detective, and he could have caressed the graceful little animal from pure joy. The Burglar's Fate And The Detectives|Allan Pinkerton
British Dictionary definitions for indefatigable
adjectiveunable to be tired out; unflagging Derived forms of indefatigableindefatigability or indefatigableness, nounindefatigably, adverbWord Origin for indefatigableC16: from Latin indēfatīgābilis, from in- 1 + dēfatīgāre, from fatīgāre to tire Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to indefatigableunwavering, dogged, energetic, diligent, inexhaustible, unflagging, relentless, assiduous, painstaking, vigorous, tireless, active, determined, hell-bent, industrious, ironclad, patient, persevering, persistent, pertinacious |