Definitions

indefatigable

[in-di-fat-i-guh-buhl] / ˌɪn dɪˈfæt ɪ gə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

untiring

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assiduous diligent dogged energetic inexhaustible painstaking relentless tireless unflagging unwavering vigorous

WEAK

active bound and determined dead set on determined hell-bent industrious ironclad nose to grindstone patient persevering persistent pertinacious sedulous steadfast stop-at-nothing strenuous unfaltering unflinching unremitting unwearied unwearying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

changing idle inactive indifferent lazy lethargic negligent tired wavering

WEAK

fatigued weary

Example Sentences

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Celebrate the French Open by watching its greatest champion, Rafael Nadal, endure endless pain and injury in his indefatigable quest for tennis glory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

But an indefatigable Volkanovski's agility and relentless striking eventually wore down his flagging challenger, who was unable to land a knockout in the final round.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Mr. Dooley is also a discerning and indefatigable researcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

They deserve our support, as do a slew of writers, such as the indefatigable Heather Cox Richardson and Ruth Ben-Ghiat, who publish via Substack.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

From childhood on he was a hard worker, if anyone would tell him what to work at, and once told he was indefatigable.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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