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indefatigable — persisting tirelessly; showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: persisting tirelessly; showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/

Example Sentences

  • My mom is an indefatigable bargain hunter who can shop for 12 hours straight without breaking a sweat.
  • The indefatigable detective worked through the night to solve the mysterious case of the missing kimchi.
  • Her indefatigable commitment to environmental causes inspired the entire community.

indefatigable

ADJECTIVE

[/ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/]

persisting tirelessly; showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

a marathon runner maintains steady pace with focused determination, sweat visible but still moving forward strongly. Her breathing appears controlled and her form remains excellent despite clearly having run for hours. The mile markers behind her show she has covered tremendous distance already. Yet her energy level appears as high as when she started, with no signs of slowing down. Cheering spectators line the route, some looking amazed at her sustained energy. Other runners in the background show obvious fatigue while she continues with unwavering strength.  persisting tirelessly with sustained enthusiastic action and unflagging vitality
💡 Concept

a marathon runner maintains steady pace with focused determination, sweat visible but still moving forward strongly. Her breathing appears controlled and her form remains excellent despite clearly having run for hours. The mile markers behind her show she has covered tremendous distance already. Yet her energy level appears as high as when she started, with no signs of slowing down. Cheering spectators line the route, some looking amazed at her sustained energy. Other runners in the background show obvious fatigue while she continues with unwavering strength. persisting tirelessly with sustained enthusiastic action and unflagging vitality

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootfatig-
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'indefatigabilis', meaning 'that cannot be wearied'. Originally used to describe Roman soldiers who could march endlessly without tiring.

Breakdown

in- (not) + de- (completely) + fatig- (tire, weary) + -able (capable of being)

🎵Rhyme

fatigable
practicable

🔗Collocations

indefatigable worker
indefatigable efforts
indefatigable spirit
indefatigable optimism
indefatigable researcher
indefatigable pursuit

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My mom is an indefatigable bargain hunter who can shop for 12 hours straight without breaking a sweat.”

😄 Fun example

“The indefatigable detective worked through the night to solve the mysterious case of the missing kimchi.”

“Her indefatigable commitment to environmental causes inspired the entire community.”

😄 Fun example

“The indefatigable student studied Korean grammar with such intensity that even his textbook asked for a break.”

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