Unstoppable
/ʌnˈstɒpəbəl/
Definitions
Impossible to be stopped or prevented from continuing.
/ʌnˈstɒpəbəl/
Impossible to prevent from continuing or progressing.
The athlete's performance was unstoppable, leading her to victory.
💡 Simply: Think of a super-fast car that can't be stopped by anything, not even a brick wall! That's what unstoppable means. It's something that can't be held back or slowed down.
👶 For kids: If something is unstoppable, it means it can't be stopped! Like a really fast race car that keeps going and going.
More Examples
The spread of the disease seemed unstoppable.
The unstoppable force of nature reshaped the coastline.
How It's Used
"The team had an unstoppable offense."
"The company's growth has been unstoppable."
"The march of progress is often described as unstoppable."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
unstoppable force
A force or entity that is so powerful it cannot be stopped by anything.
"The unstoppable force of the ocean eroded the cliffs over time."
From 'un-' (not) + 'stoppable' (able to be stopped), ultimately from Old English 'stoppian' (to obstruct, block).
The word's usage increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with advancements in technology and increased emphasis on progress and efficiency.
Memory tip
Imagine a train that cannot be halted. Nothing can block its path – that's unstoppable.
Word Origin
"To obstruct, to block, to cease movement or progress."