prove insurmountable

Frequency: 6.50.7 per million words

To be shown to be impossible to overcome after an attempt.

insurmountableVERB + insurmountable

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Examples (10)

  • The task might prove insurmountable if we don't collaborate.
  • Without sufficient funding, the project could prove insurmountable.
  • What once seemed a minor issue began to prove insurmountable.
  • Many challenges that initially appear difficult often don't prove insurmountable.
  • They hoped the logistical hurdles wouldn't prove insurmountable.
  • Despite initial fears, the technical difficulties did not prove insurmountable.
  • The company's debt situation could prove insurmountable without a drastic change.
  • If the public opinion continues this way, the opposition might prove insurmountable.
  • Overcoming the language barrier did not prove insurmountable with a good tutor.
  • The climb to the summit seemed like it would prove insurmountable, but they persevered.