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indefatigable

Say it: in-dih-FAT-ih-guh-bul /ˌɪndɪˈfatɪɡəb(ə)l/ · adjective

What “indefatigable” means

Keeping going without seeming to get tired.

More precisely: Persisting tirelessly; never seeming to get tired.

Example: “Our indefatigable coach runs every interval alongside the team.”

When to use it

When someone keeps working or helping with seemingly endless energy. A strong, formal compliment for sustained effort.

Similar words

tireless, untiring, relentless

Where it comes from

From Latin in- 'not' + defatigare, 'to wear out'.

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After everyone else needs a rest, the volunteer keeps carrying boxes with the same cheerful energy. She's…

indefatigable or impatient?

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