unbreakable
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ʌnˈbreɪkəbl//
KK: /ʌnˈbreɪkəbl/
adjective
Definition
Something that cannot be broken or damaged easily, often used to describe strong materials or objects.
Example
The unbreakable phone case protected my device from all drops and impacts.
Conversation
Have you seen my new phone case?
Yeah, it looks really cool! Is it unbreakable?
Totally! I dropped it a few times already, and it's fine.
That's awesome! I need to get one like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
durable
indestructible
resilient
Antonyms
fragile
breakable
brittle
noun
Definition
A thing that cannot be broken easily or at all.
Example
The unbreakable glass survived the fall without a scratch.
Conversation
Have you seen my new phone case?
Yeah, I saw it! Is it really unbreakable?
Absolutely! I dropped it a few times, and it's still perfect.
Root Explanation
Unbreakable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "break" (from Old English "brecan", meaning to shatter or destroy) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "unbreakable" means not capable of being shattered or destroyed.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') able to be 'shattered' ('break') — that's why unbreakable means it cannot be broken.
Visually Confused Words
breakable
unremarkable
nonbreakable
unreadable
unleakable
unbeatable
unbearable
unbankable