Synonyms

inexorable

American

[in-ek-ser-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛk sər ə bəl /

adjective

unyielding; unalterable.

inexorable truth;
inexorable justice.
not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties.

an inexorable creditor.

Synonyms:

pitiless , cruel , merciless , implacable , unrelenting , unbending

Antonyms:

flexible , merciful

inexorable British

/ ɪnˈɛksərəbəl /

adjective

not able to be moved by entreaty or persuasion
relentless

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Related Words

See inflexible.

Other Word Forms

inexorability noun
inexorableness noun
inexorably adverb

Etymology

Origin of inexorable

From the Latin word inexōrābilis, dating back to 1545–55. See in- ³, exorable

Example Sentences

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A limited supply does not guarantee an inexorable rise.

From MarketWatch

The result of the inexorable reticle limit is the end of chips.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jack said it was "really awful and horrible" watching his dad's inexorable decline.

From BBC

And all this against a background of international turmoil: war in Europe, disengagement by the Americans, the inexorable rise of populism.

From BBC

Rugby is forever in danger of eating itself with its inexorable march towards grunt and aggression, but these two remind you of why you might have fallen in love with rugby in the first place.

From BBC

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