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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The inexorable spending growth spurred Indiana Republicans this spring to impose reforms, including more rigorous eligibility checks and guardrails to prevent excessive billing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
“They get excited not by the possibility of an instant gain but by the inexorable math of compounding capital over the long run,” said Klarman.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025
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
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 is all right” said the Wart again, disgusted by the fuss, but fate was bent on punishing him, and the old lady was inexorable.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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