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Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-di-fat-i-guh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪˈfæt ɪ gə bəl

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Définition of indefatigable

Origin :
  • 1580s (implied in indefatigably), from French indefatigable (15c.), from Latin indefatigabilis "that cannot be wearied," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + defatigare "to tire out," from de- "utterly, down, away" + fatigare "to weary" (see fatigue).
  • adj untiring
Example sentences :
  • He was as indefatigable in politeness, as his wife had been in her regimental duties.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • Indefatigable as they were in their labours, they could not command success.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • Quinn was fearless, daring, indefatigable; but Quinn was not Ferry.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • Harvey was as indefatigable a labourer as any we have named.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • He was a man of indefatigable activity, and was constantly on the move.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • The fame of Claude Lorraine is partly explained by his indefatigable industry.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • Petty was a most indefatigable contriver, inventor, and organizer of industry.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • What followed was mainly the consequence of his indefatigable constancy.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • Though fragile, he was bold and indefatigable; and his moral courage was of the first order.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • She would be his beast of burden, an obedient, indefatigable animal.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

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