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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Directors Raja Feather Kelly and Zack Winokur wove the scenes together with a choreographic sensibility that defined moments in time as well as its inexorable passage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
The bond market sees lower rates in the shorter term, but yields on longer-term Treasuries have risen recently—a signal that borrowing costs may not be on an inexorable ride down after all.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
A limited supply does not guarantee an inexorable rise.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 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
I’m frozen for a few precious moments, taking in this horrible scene, watching the inexorable march of the shamblers, when a strong grip on my arm jolts me out of my shock.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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