inexorable
9 synonyms and 3 antonyms for inexorable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Impossible to stop or change once it's set in motion; unavoidable.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Impossible to stop or change once it's set in motion; unavoidable.
“The company's decline seemed inexorable once its main rival launched.”
How to use inexorable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
inexorable decline
inexorable rise
inexorable march of
Etymology
From Latin inexōrābilis, "relentless" — in- + exōrābilis, "able to be moved by pleading," from exōrāre, "to win over by begging."
Full origin of inexorable →Frequently asked questions
What does “inexorable” mean?
The word “inexorable” means impossible to stop or change once it's set in motion; unavoidable. In plain terms, grinding on relentlessly and unstoppably, or (for a person) refusing to soften no matter how much you plead.
How do you pronounce “inexorable”?
“Inexorable” is pronounced ihn-EHK-saw-ruh-buhl (/ɪnˈɛksɚəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “inexorable” in a sentence?
Here is “inexorable” used in a sentence: “The company's decline seemed inexorable once its main rival launched.”
What part of speech is “inexorable”?
“Inexorable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inexorable” come from?
The word “inexorable” comes from Latin. From Latin inexōrābilis, "relentless" — in- + exōrābilis, "able to be moved by pleading," from exōrāre, "to win over by begging.".
How many meanings does “inexorable” have?
“Inexorable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: impossible to stop or change once it's set in motion; unavoidable.
