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Definition of unsinkability
unsinkability
/ˌʌnsɪŋkəˈbɪlɪti/
un · sink · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:unsinkably
•Adjective:unsinkable
unsinkability Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
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• noun
1
The quality or state of being incapable of being sunk, especially with reference to a ship or buoyant vessel.
Example
"The tragic maiden voyage of the Titanic forever shattered the public's belief in the absolute unsinkability of modern ocean liners."
2
The ability to endure and recover from severe setbacks, defeat, or failure without being ruined.
Example
"Investors admired the company's apparent unsinkability even during the worst years of the financial crisis."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsinkability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsinkability