indefatigable
/ˌɪndɪfəˈtiɡəbəl/
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Persisting tirelessly; untiring GRE
Example in Context
The indefatigable advocate continued her campaign for justice long after others had given up, filing appeal after appeal over a span of twenty years.
Synonyms
tirelessunstoppablerelentless
Etymology
Describes someone who never gets tired.
- in- (Latin) — not
- fatigare (Latin) — to tire
Memory Aid
💪Sounds like “in da fatigue”
In DA FATIGUE of a marathon, I was so INDEFATIGABLE that I ran backwards while juggling!
Visual Association
🏃♂️A runner zooming past others, effortlessly juggling while everyone else is exhausted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “indefatigable” mean on the GRE?
indefatigable (adjective) means “Persisting tirelessly; untiring”. The indefatigable advocate continued her campaign for justice long after others had given up, filing appeal after appeal over a span of twenty years.
How to remember “indefatigable” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “indefatigable” sounds like “in da fatigue”. In DA FATIGUE of a marathon, I was so INDEFATIGABLE that I ran backwards while juggling!
What are synonyms for “indefatigable”?
Common synonyms: tireless, unstoppable, relentless.