French Conversation · Level 54
73 words
French word
inexorable
Pronunciation
IPA/inɛgzoʁabl/
Meaning
- adjectiverelentless
Example
Sa colère est inexorable.
His anger is relentless.
More examples
Il a été inexorable envers les étudiants.
He was merciless toward the students.
Core concept
A force that advances without yielding to pleas, whether it is an unavoidable process or a merciless person's anger.
Common phrases
être inexorable envers
be merciless toward ___
décision inexorable
merciless decision
Similar words
inévitable: Bound to happen and unable to be avoided, prevented, or stopped.
impitoyable: Lacking pity and dealing with others in a harsh, unfeeling way.
implacable: Unchanging in attitude or feeling, with no room for appeasement.
Definition in French
Qui s'impose sans qu'on puisse l'arrêter et qui manifeste une dureté implacable envers autrui.
Word origin
French inexorable comes from Latin inexorabilis, formed with in- and exorare, meaning unable to be moved by entreaty.
Usage tips
- Inexorable sounds formal and severe; inévitable suits an unavoidable event, while impitoyable or sans pitié suits a cruel person or act.