A Word A Day : Indefatigable





Sunday, 2nd September 2007 : Today's Word is ...

Indefatigable



( Adjective )


Pronunciation : (in'di-fat'i-ga-bul)

1. Incapable of being fatigued

2. Tireless

3. Having or showing a capacity for protracted effort, regardless of difficulty or frustration

4.Showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality


Etymology:


Obsolete French indefatigable, from Latin indefatigabilis : in-, not; see in–1 + defatagare, to tire out de-, intensive pref. see de– + fatīgāre, to weary


Synonyms:


1. Inexhaustible

2. Tireless

3. Unfailing

4. Unflagging

5. Untiring

6. Unwearied

7. Weariless


Antonyms:


1. Fatigued

2. Feeble

3. Idle

4. Tired

5. Weary


Contextual Example:


• The optimism of a healthy mind is indefatigable.

• Chief among those who did this fetching and carrying was Captain Bildad's sister, a lean old lady of a most determined and indefatigable spirit.


Related Words:


Indefatigability : Noun

Indefatigably : Adverb

Indefatigableness : Noun




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