insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
Examples of insurmountable in a Sentence
They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Some experts have argued an FDA restriction could create insurmountable barriers for those who no longer qualify but want to get vaccinated anyway to protect vulnerable family members.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The Thunder will either need to pull away with a significant lead like in Game 2 or prove again that being the youngest team in the playoffs isn’t an insurmountable hurdle.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
For many people, tackling climate change feels like an insurmountable task.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 13 May 2025
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
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