Indefatigable

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Definition

Persistently tireless and unwilling to give up, no matter how difficult or lengthy the task becomes. This adjective describes someone or something that maintains determination and energy without becoming weary or discouraged.

Example Usage

Her indefatigable efforts to clean the entire house before the party impressed everyone.

Origin

From French, combining the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'defatigable' (capable of being tired), derived from Latin 'defatigare' (to tire out).

Fun Fact

The word gained popular use in the 18th century to describe industrious and relentless workers, particularly in academic and political circles.

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