inexorable

/ɪnˈeksərəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈeksərəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)i-ˈnek-sə-rə-bəl -ˈneks-rə-, -ˈneg-zə-rə-/ (ame, mw)

inexorable — adjective

  • inexorablepositive
  • more inexorablecomparative
  • most inexorablesuperlative

1. so strong or determined that no one can stop, slow, or change it — used for larg

1.形容詞C1
釋義

so strong or determined that no one can stop, slow, or change it — used for large forces such as time or history, and also for people who refuse to change their position

例句

The inexorable passage of time had turned Rachel's hair completely white.

collocation: inexorable passage of time

Marta was inexorable in her demand for a full refund from the hotel.

be + inexorable + in + noun phrase — personal subject

同義詞
  • relentless

    very close in meaning, but relentless can be used for both serious and everyday contexts

  • unstoppable

    less formal, more common in physical or competitive contexts

  • implacable

    narrower — specifically describes a hostile person or force that cannot be calmed or appeased

反義詞
  • malleable

    describes something or someone easily influenced or changed

  • yielding

    describes a person who gives in or changes position easily

文法句型

inexorable + noun

be + inexorable + in + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used with nouns describing large, impersonal processes (the march of time, the advance of change). When describing a person, it suggests a firm, almost harsh refusal to compromise.

常見錯誤

❌The baby was inexorable in crying all night.
✅The baby was relentless in crying all night.
💡inexorable is too formal and weighty for everyday situations; use relentless instead.