inexorable
Americanadjective
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inexorable truth;
inexorable justice.
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not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties.
an inexorable creditor.
- Synonyms:
- pitiless, cruel, merciless, implacable, unrelenting, unbending
adjective
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not able to be moved by entreaty or persuasion
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relentless
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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Innovation is inexorable, and much of it is essential to enhance banking-system inclusion, efficiency, and pricing.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
A limited supply does not guarantee an inexorable rise.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
The result of the inexorable reticle limit is the end of chips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025
I would love for you both to say why it is that you think that, as chilling as this moment is, there are things that can be done, this is not inevitable or inexorable?
From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025
It soared with what seemed to me inexorable and dangerous purpose, as if there were no power in the universe that could stop it.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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