Meaning 1
Built to resist breaking under expected force or use.
Reach for it when Describing a material object designed for exceptional durability.
The field kit stores samples in an unbreakable inner case.
Meaning 2
Too strong in loyalty, resolve, or relationship to be destroyed.
Reach for it when Praising a human bond or commitment that survives severe strain.
Years of shared work formed an unbreakable trust between the crews.
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| warm |
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| professional |
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everyday
Fits when long service matters more than absolute strength
Not when allows wear and eventual failure
professional
shatterproof
Fits when resistance to cracking is the exact feature
Not for flexible items or emotional bonds
formal
Fits when near-total resistance to physical ruin
Not when often overstates ordinary durability
everyday
inseparable
Fits when people remain closely connected
Not for resolve or trust held at a distance
warm
Fits when a bond continues across time
Not when does not stress survival under attack
literary
Fits when loyalty refuses to weaken
Not when better for a person or quality than a relationship
unbreakable container
An unbreakable container protected the specimens during the descent.
unbreakable bond
Their unbreakable bond endured years on different continents.
unbreakable resolve
Unbreakable resolve carried the rescue campaign through winter.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated
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