unassailable — index categorical, certain (positive), clear (certain), defensible, definitive, immune, inappe … Law dictionary
unassailable — (adj.) 1590s, from UN (Cf. un ) (1) not + assailable (see ASSAIL (Cf. assail)). Related: Unassailably … Etymology dictionary
unassailable — impregnable, inexpugnable, invulnerable, *invincible, unconquerable, indomitable Analogous words: stout, sturdy, tenacious, tough, *strong, stalwart … New Dictionary of Synonyms
unassailable — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated. DERIVATIVES unassailability noun unassailably adverb … English terms dictionary
unassailable — [un΄ə sāl′ə bəl] adj. not assailable; specif., a) that cannot be successfully attacked or assaulted b) that cannot be successfully denied unassailableness n. unassailability unassailably adv … English World dictionary
unassailable — unassailability, unassailableness, n. unassailably, adv. /un euh say leuh beuhl/, adj. 1. not open to attack or assault, as by military force or argument: unassailable fortifications; unassailable logic. 2. not subject to denial or dispute:… … Universalium
unassailable — un|as|sail|able [ˌʌnəˈseıləbəl] adj formal not able to be criticized, made weaker, or beaten ▪ an unassailable argument ▪ The party s position looked unassailable . ▪ The result gave the team an unassailable lead … Dictionary of contemporary English
unassailable — adjective Date: 1596 not assailable ; not liable to doubt, attack, or question < an unassailable argument > < an unassailable alibi > • unassailability noun • unassailableness noun • unassailably adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
unassailable — adjective 1) an unassailable fortress Syn: impregnable, invulnerable, impenetrable, inviolable, invincible, unconquerable; secure, safe, strong, indestructible Ant: defenseless 2) his logic was unassailable … Thesaurus of popular words
unassailable — un|as|sail|a|ble [ ,ʌnə seıləbl ] adjective impossible to defeat, criticize, or argue with: The Colts quickly established an unassailable lead … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English