inexorably

[ in-ek-ser-uh-blee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is unyielding, unchangeable, or unavoidable:

   Fate seemed to be working inexorably, relentlessly, to bring about the dictator's downfall.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexorably¹

inexorab(le) ( def ) + -ly -

Example Sentences

Yeah, it’s pretty apparent, Riley’s future is now inexorably tied to Maiava.

From Los Angeles Times

He is a conductor of considerable grace and considerable swagger, making the two go unusually yet inexorably together.

From Los Angeles Times

The long moral arc of the universe does not bend inexorably toward justice on its own.

From Salon

Experienced scene by scene, if not described in retrospect, it is genuinely riveting, moving inexorably toward both crisis and catharsis.

From Los Angeles Times

The first voters – mostly the elderly – who quietly cast their ballots pushed history inexorably forward.

From BBC

Related Words

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