Defies example sentences

de·fy

verb

defies (third person present)

- openly resist or refuse to obey:

- (of a thing) make (an action or quality) almost impossible:

- appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something:

- challenge to combat:

Synonyms

flout, disobey, disregard, ignore, break, violate, contravene, breach, infringe, resist, withstand, confront, face, beard, brave, outface, obey, surrender, elude, escape, defeat, foil, frustrate, thwart, baffle, challenge, dare, here

"Defies" Example Sentences

1. The mountain's sheer cliffs defy description.
2. His unwavering optimism defies logic.
3. The magician's trick defied explanation.
4. Her resilience defies all expectations.
5. The artist's style defies categorization.
6. The situation defies easy solutions.
7. His strength defies belief.
8. The complexity of the problem defies comprehension.
9. The ancient structure defies the ravages of time.
10. The speed of the cheetah defies the laws of physics (almost).
11. He defies gravity with his acrobatic feats.
12. The painting’s beauty defies words.
13. The data defies simple interpretation.
14. Her spirit defies defeat.
15. The puzzle defies solution.
16. The weather defied all predictions.
17. His actions defied logic and reason.
18. The evidence defies a clear conclusion.
19. The task defies even the most experienced.
20. The system defies all attempts at repair.
21. Its intricate design defies imitation.
22. The sheer scale of it defies imagination.
23. He defied his parents' wishes.
24. The experiment's results defied expectations.
25. The stubborn stain defied all attempts at removal.
26. The problem defies a simple answer.
27. The aroma defies description.
28. The old house defied demolition.
29. She defied convention.
30. The landscape defies easy navigation.
31. The music defied genre classification.
32. His courage defied fear.
33. The building's architecture defies gravity.
34. The situation defies a quick fix.
35. The mystery defies solution.
36. His talent defies comparison.
37. The intricacy defies belief.
38. The scent defies replication.
39. Its complexity defies explanation.
40. The novel's ending defied prediction.
41. His performance defied criticism.
42. The mountain defies ascent.
43. The task defies completion.
44. The power of nature defies human control.
45. The artist's vision defies easy understanding.
46. The situation defies simple solutions, requiring a multifaceted approach.
47. Despite the odds, his determination defied expectation.
48. The intricate weaving pattern defies reproduction.
49. The weight of the object defies human capacity to lift.
50. The sheer audacity of the plan defies belief.