unstoppable

adjective

un·​stop·​pa·​ble ˌən-ˈstä-pə-bəl How to pronounce unstoppable (audio)
Synonyms of unstoppablenext
: incapable of being stopped
an unstoppable runaway truck
an unstoppable army
an unstoppable rise to power
unstoppably adverb

Examples of unstoppable in a Sentence

At this point in the campaign, he appears to be unstoppable. at this point she's so far ahead in the polls that she's unstoppable
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The unstoppable force of Sally’s resentment and the immovable object of Theo’s perseverance are not an ideal dramatic combination. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 Seattle’s side was nearly unstoppable, holding the Patriots scoreless until the fourth quarter. Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Despite their contrasting backgrounds, together Joly and Brunet proved unstoppable, transforming pairs skating. Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026 On the streaming side, Bad Bunny has been unstoppable. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unstoppable

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unstoppable was in 1836

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“Unstoppable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstoppable. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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