Definition

In a way that cannot be overcome or dealt with successfully.

Example

The challenges seemed insurmountably difficult, but we persevered.

Conversation

I feel like my workload is just insurmountably heavy this week.

I totally get that! Sometimes it feels like there’s no end in sight.

Exactly! It’s hard to stay motivated when things are insurmountably tough.

Yeah, but remember to take breaks; it helps clear your mind.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insurmountably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "surmount" (from Latin "surmountare", meaning to climb over or overcome), and "-ably" (meaning in a manner). The word describes a situation that cannot be overcome or climbed over, hence insurmountably means in a manner that is not able to be overcome.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'overcome' ('surmount') and remember that 'insurmountably' means it cannot be done.

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