Invictus
Latin for undefeated
Invictus is Latin for "unconquered" or "undefeated." The word is best known from the 1875 William Ernest Henley poem that ends "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul"—lines that became associated with endurance through suffering.
Nelson Mandela reportedly drew strength from the poem during his imprisonment: She has an invictus spirit that nothing can break.
Impossible to defeat
- undefeatedHaving never lost
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
tenacity · grit · steadfastness · survival · recovery · hardiness · stamina · strength
Never overcome or subdued
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- unbowedNot yielding to force
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
dissent · opposition · challenge · audacity · boldness · unyielding · obstinacy · intransigence
Gaining authority or confidence
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- soulInnermost animating essence
- courageFortitude facing danger
determination · ambition · self-belief · willpower · hope · perseverance · Nelson Mandela · Robben Island
Unshakable mental steadiness
- composureEmotional self-control
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- self-masteryControl over one's behavior
- acceptanceConsent to receive
imperturbability · sangfroid · self-control · dignity · grace under pressure · unflappability · restraint · inner peace
unconquerable
Impossible to defeat
- undefeatedHaving never lost
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
fortitude · tenacity · grit · steadfastness · survival · recovery · hardiness · stamina · strength · adversity
unconquered
Never overcome or subdued
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- unbowedNot yielding to force
protest · dissent · opposition · challenge · audacity · boldness · unyielding · obstinacy · intransigence · recalcitrance
empowerment
Gaining authority or confidence
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- soulInnermost animating essence
courage · determination · ambition · self-belief · willpower · hope · perseverance · Nelson Mandela · Robben Island · commencement
equanimity
Unshakable mental steadiness
- composureEmotional self-control
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- self-masteryControl over one's behavior
acceptance · imperturbability · sangfroid · self-control · dignity · grace under pressure · unflappability · restraint · inner peace · tranquility
verse
Metered poetic passage
recitation · literature · anthology · iambic · meter · rhyme · lyric · imagery · diction · alliteration
- PoemsThe Raven, Ozymandias, Paradise Lost, Beowulf, Annabel Lee
- poetrypoem, poems, poetry, verse, verses
- biopicsbiopic, biopics, Lincoln, Gandhi, biographical drama
- Sports FilmsRocky, Rudy, Hoosiers, The Natural, Field of Dreams
- Eastwood FilmsDirty Harry, Unforgiven, Gran Torino, Million Dollar Baby, American Sniper
- fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
Invictusconquered
Defeated and took control
defeated · vanquished · subdued · overcome · subjugated
Invictusbroken
Damaged beyond function
surrendered · yielding · submissive · capitulated · despairing
Invictusvulnerable
Open to attack
defenseless · vincible · penetrable · assailable · conquerable
- Sol InvictusRoman unconquered sun god
- Invictus GamesWounded military athletic competition
victory, convict, victor, evict, invincible, invincibility, unvanquished