breakproof

Cannot be broken

Breakproof describes something designed or claimed to resist breaking: breakproof dishes, breakproof glass.

Like similar formations (shatterproof, foolproof), the -proof suffix promises immunity rather than mere resistance, though in practice breakproof items can still break under enough force.

Marketing often uses the term optimistically.

durable

shatterproof

Resistant to breaking

hard-wearing · heavy-duty · solid · reinforced · strong · rugged · long-lasting · reliable · dependable · tempered

secure

tamper-resistant

Difficult to interfere with

sealed · safeguarded · fortified · fail-safe · foolproof · childproof · tamper-evident

resilient

flexible

Able to bend freely

bouncy · springy · cushioned · yielding · give · rebound · recovery · malleable · ductile · supple

Opposites
durability/resistance to breaking

breakprooffragile

Easily broken or damaged

breakable · brittle · delicate · shatterable · frangible

Family

break, broken, proof, broke, breaking, daybreak, outbreak, breakable, breaks

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G