Antonyms for indefatigable
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : in-di-fat-i-guh-buhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪˈfæt ɪ gə bəl |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for indefatigable
- active
- assiduous
- bound and determined
- dead set on
- determined
- diligent
- dogged
- energetic
- hell-bent
- industrious
- inexhaustible
- ironclad
- nose to grindstone
- painstaking
- patient
- persevering
- persistent
- pertinacious
- relentless
- sedulous
- steadfast
- stop at nothing
- strenuous
- tireless
- unfaltering
- unflagging
- unflinching
- unremitting
- unwavering
- unwearied
- unwearying
- vigorous
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