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indefatigable

/ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

C2CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
FormalRegister

General adjective

Persisting tirelessly.

An indefatigable campaigner, she knocked on every door.

Similar: tireless, unflagging, dogged

Origin: Latin in- 'not' + defatigare 'to tire out'.

Topic: Mind & character in General English

Business adjective

Persisting tirelessly without any sign of exhaustion.

Her indefatigable pitching finally wore down the sceptical lead investor.

Similar: tireless, relentless, unflagging

Topic: Entrepreneurship & startups in Business English

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