Invulnerability
noun
The inability to be harmed or suffering damage.
His invulnerability to criticism made him a powerful political figure.
Often appears as...
- display invulnerability
- sense of invulnerability
noun
In video games, a temporary state where a player cannot be harmed or lose health.
In this level, you can find a power-up that gives you 10 seconds of invulnerability.
Often appears as...
- gain invulnerability
- temporary invulnerability
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In mythology and religion, the attribute of a deity or supernatural being that makes them incapable of being harmed.
In Greek mythology, Achilles was granted invulnerability by his mother, except for his heel.
Often appears as...
- god's invulnerability
- myth of invulnerability
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
noun
The inability to be harmed or suffering damage.
His invulnerability to criticism made him a powerful political figure.
Often appears as...
- display invulnerability
- sense of invulnerability
noun
In video games, a temporary state where a player cannot be harmed or lose health.
In this level, you can find a power-up that gives you 10 seconds of invulnerability.
Often appears as...
- gain invulnerability
- temporary invulnerability
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In mythology and religion, the attribute of a deity or supernatural being that makes them incapable of being harmed.
In Greek mythology, Achilles was granted invulnerability by his mother, except for his heel.
Often appears as...
- god's invulnerability
- myth of invulnerability
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental strength against negative comments or actions.
Despite the harsh reviews, the director's invulnerability to criticism allowed him to continue his work unabated.
Pro Tip 2/3Misleading Confidence
A character trait that might imply recklessness if someone believes they cannot be hurt.
Her sense of invulnerability led her to take dangerous risks while climbing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
Remember, it doesn't always mean physical harm; it can refer to emotional harm too.
He wore an expression of invulnerability, untouched by the scornful words thrown at him.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental strength against negative comments or actions.
Despite the harsh reviews, the director's invulnerability to criticism allowed him to continue his work unabated.
Pro Tip 2/3Misleading Confidence
A character trait that might imply recklessness if someone believes they cannot be hurt.
Her sense of invulnerability led her to take dangerous risks while climbing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
Remember, it doesn't always mean physical harm; it can refer to emotional harm too.
He wore an expression of invulnerability, untouched by the scornful words thrown at him.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe emotional or mental strength against negative comments or actions.
Despite the harsh reviews, the director's invulnerability to criticism allowed him to continue his work unabated.
Pro Tip 2/3Misleading Confidence
A character trait that might imply recklessness if someone believes they cannot be hurt.
Her sense of invulnerability led her to take dangerous risks while climbing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
Remember, it doesn't always mean physical harm; it can refer to emotional harm too.
He wore an expression of invulnerability, untouched by the scornful words thrown at him.
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Video examples
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and fundamentally frightened -- frightened of other people, of the future, of failure and of the emptiness that I felt was within me. But I was skilled at hiding it, and from the outside appeared to be someone with everything to hope for and aspire to. This fantasy of invulnerability was so complete
Video examples
The voices in my head PIPE...
and fundamentally frightened -- frightened of other people, of the future, of failure and of the emptiness that I felt was within me. But I was skilled at hiding it, and from the outside appeared to be someone with everything to hope for and aspire to. This fantasy of invulnerability was so complete
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Eula Biss
American Writer
In the story of Thetis and Achilles, it's clear this isn't really a safe environment. She's gone down to the River Styx - the dead are being ferried across in the background. There's something in this mythology that says that if you want invulnerability, if you want immortality, you pay a price.
Quote examples
Eula Biss
American Writer
In the story of Thetis and Achilles, it's clear this isn't really a safe environment. She's gone down to the River Styx - the dead are being ferried across in the background. There's something in this mythology that says that if you want invulnerability, if you want immortality, you pay a price.
Example 1 of 1
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