Definitions

inexorable

[in-ek-ser-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛk sər ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

cruel, pitiless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implacable inescapable merciless relentless unrelenting

WEAK

adamant adamantine bound bound and determined compulsory dead set on dogged hard harsh hell bent on immobile immovable ineluctable inflexible ironclad like death and taxes locked-in mean business necessary no going back obdurate obstinate remorseless resolute rigid set in stone severe single-minded stubborn unappeasable unbending uncompromising unmovable unyielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

kind merciful nice sympathetic

WEAK

flexible lenient remorseful yielding

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

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

“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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