Unbreakable Meaning in English

word

US

ənˈbɹeɪkəbəɫ

un-BRAY-kuh-buhl

UK

ʌnbɹˈeɪkəbəl

un-BRAY-kuh-buhl

Definition

Describes something that cannot be broken, either physically (like glass) or in a figurative sense (like a strong friendship).

Usage & Nuances

'Unbreakable' can denote both literal indestructibility (glass, plastic) and metaphorical strength (unbreakable promise). It's formal or neutral. Avoid using with things that are obviously breakable—'unbreakable mirror' is often an exaggeration. Frequently used with 'bond,' 'spirit,' or 'code.'

• Spanish: irrompible - inquebrantable (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): inquebrável
• Portuguese (PT): inquebrável
• Chinese (Simplified): 牢不可破 - 破不了的
• Chinese (Traditional): 牢不可破 - 打不破的
• Hindi: अटूट - न टूटने वाला
• Arabic: غير قابل للكسر
• Bengali: অভেদের - ভাঙার অযোগ্য
• Russian: неразбиваемый - несокрушимый
• Japanese: 壊れない - 不壊の
• Vietnamese: không thể vỡ - không thể phá vỡ
• Korean: 깨지지 않는
• Turkish: kırılmaz
• Urdu: ناقابلِ شکست - ٹوٹنے نہ والا
• Indonesian: tidak bisa pecah - tak terpecahkan

Example Sentences

This glass is unbreakable.

basic

The toy is made of unbreakable plastic.

basic

Their friendship is unbreakable.

basic

Her unbreakable spirit inspired everyone around her.

natural

They promised to keep an unbreakable code of silence.

natural

This phone claims to have an unbreakable screen, but I still use a case.

natural