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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of vulnerable, unable to defend oneself against attack Opposite of not having the power to influence people or events (colloquial) Opposite of physically weak Opposite of having been subjected to oppression Opposite of feeling, or appearing, pitifully sad or miserable Opposite of being in a disadvantaged or compromised state Opposite of completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion Opposite of weak and unable to support oneself Opposite of feeling or causing despair Opposite of beyond all hope Opposite of not capable of being redeemed … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of vulnerable, unable to defend oneself against attack invulnerable guarded independent protected resistant shielded able capable fit hardy healthy hearty mighty powerful robust safe secure strong sturdy thriving tough well-protected competent enterprising resourceful self-reliant skilled capable of looking after oneself invincible unconquerable unbeatable indomitable impregnable unassailable insurmountable insuperable unstoppable bulletproof unshakeable impenetrable unattackable impassable indestructible inviolable untouchable sheltered insusceptible defended immune impervious proof against safe and sound potent puissant well protected armed resilient fortified firm expert effective efficient unbreakable insensitive durable thick-skinned well provided for supreme unyielding unsurmountable undefeatable unpierceable impassible able-bodied free from harm unimpaired abled nondisabled active lively dominant out of harm's way stalwart enabled stout rugged hale lusty vigorous energetic strengthened equipped sound solid convincing skilfulUK qualified skillfulUS ultracompetent proficient adept useful dexterousUS experienced dextrousUK more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of not having the power to influence people or events potent puissant influential important forceful vigorous heavy-duty Adjective ▲ (colloquial) Opposite of physically weak strong brawny big tough strapping mighty great buff powerful powerhouse ripped rugged virile overpowering muscular jacked heavyweight Herculean hardy energetic energisedUK energizedUS commanding able burly almighty beefy athletic dominant dynamic fit healthy healthful formidable hefty invigorated manful manly meaty obdurate puissant redoubtable shredded stalwart stout strengthened trim vigorous full-blooded red-blooded powerfully built well-built walking hunky robust husky sinewy hard herculean hearty physically fit in good trim in excellent shape in good shape in good physical shape in tip-top condition more ❯ “I would love to play a strong and heroic character again if given another chance.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having been subjected to oppression advantaged favoredUS favouredUK exalted honoredUS honouredUK liberated privileged untroubled Adjective ▲ Opposite of feeling, or appearing, pitifully sad or miserable happy cheerful blissful buoyant buoyed cheery chipper delighted glad gladdened gladsome gleeful joyful joyous jubilant sunny upbeat hopeful optimistic thriving comforted consolable elated pleased populated prosperous rich satisfied secure wealthy worthwhile respected Adjective ▲ Opposite of being in a disadvantaged or compromised state advantageous favorableUS favourableUK auspicious expedient opportune profitable behooveful fortunate strategic furthersome propitious puissant to advantage “Mr. Jones, I will listen to your demands as you appear to be in an advantageous position compared to where I stand.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion erect hale happy healthy self-sufficient straight successful vertical Adjective ▲ Opposite of weak and unable to support oneself self-reliant independent free first-class first-rate important major mature strong superior unreliant “My grandfather insisted on being self-reliant and refused company despite his infirmity.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of feeling or causing despair encouraged heartened uplifted “When I heard the helicopters above, I was optimistic about our chances of being found.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of beyond all hope promising bright encouraging favorableUS favourableUK hopeful auspicious likely optimistic rosy “He is a receptive kid, so trying to get him to stop drinking fizzy drinks is a promising cause.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not capable of being redeemed redeemable corrigible reformable savable saveable recoverable curable remediable correctable repairable fixable reclaimable reparable “Now, I know it's just a character, but I could not find anything redeemable in him as a human being.” Find more words! 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