adjective

indefatigable

tireless, unwearying, persistent

She was an indefatigable campaigner for human rights.

She was a tireless campaigner for human rights.

indefatigable ((noun)) He is an indefatigable worker.

Synonyms: tireless, unwearying, persistent; Antonyms: weary, lethargic

From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'de-' (down, completely) + 'fatigare' (to tire). Literally means 'not able to be tired out'.

Think of someone who cannot be defeated by fatigue. The 'in-' prefix means 'not', and 'fatigue' means tiredness.

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