uncrushableadj.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈkrʌʃəbl/, /(ˌ)ʌŋˈkrʌʃəbl/, U.S. /ˌənˈkrəʃəb(ə)l/ (un- prefix1 1b.)
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the mind > emotion > pleasure > cheerfulness > [adjective] > irrepressible
irrepressible1811
uncrushable1873
Tigger-like1974
the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric with specific qualities > [adjective] > resistant to damage
mothproof1847
uncrushable1873
ladder-proof1927
the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric with specific qualities > [adjective] > other
pallenOE
richa1200
sere1523
fleecy1790
tortile1835
unwashable1839
suede1864
uncrushable1873
suede leather1882
flouncy1900
sewable1972
the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > mastery or superiority > [adjective] > not overcome or overwhelmed > that cannot be
insuperablec1340
unvanquishablea1382
unexpugnable1382
invincible1482
unsuperable1526
inexpugnablea1535
unvincible1554
impugnable1570
conquerless1595
invictivea1607
inaccessible?1611
unsubduable1611
insuppressivea1616
inexsuperable1623
undefeatablea1640
unconquerable1642
irreducible1858
tower-proof1858
insubduable1866
uncrushable1873
unwinnable1972
the world > existence and causation > creation > destruction > pressing, pressure, or squeezing > [adjective] > crushing > crushed > that cannot be crushed
uncrushable1873
1873 M. E. Braddon Strangers & Pilgrims i. xiii ‘I have more sense of the fitness of things,’ replied the uncrushable youngest.
1894 Westm. Gaz. 22 Feb. 3/3 Its good wearing and uncrushable habit recommend it still more.
1929 Daily Mail 20 July 8/3 What are our scientists and inventors doing that they have not yet invented uncrushable linen?
1935 C. Ellis Chem. Synthetic Resins I. xxx. 641 Natural or artificial textile fibers can be given an uncrushable finish by the use of urea-formaldehyde resins condensed with alkalies.
1954 M. Stewart Madam, will you Talk? x. 78 I..shook out the green dress, thanking heaven and the research chemists for uncrushable materials.
1983 ‘E. Anthony’ Company of Saints i. 16 She..put on one of the long, uncrushable shifts that are a godsend to travellers.
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adj.1873