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inexorable

Meaning

Describing something that cannot be halted or impeded in its course or progression.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The rain fell with an inexorable force, pounding the roof again and again. Maria watched the water drip inside her small house. No matter how many towels she placed or how hard she tried to push the water back, the rain would not stop or slow down.

He begged the judge, explaining his situation and his regret. But the decision was final. The coming of his prison sentence was inexorable, an event that his tears could not persuade, change, or delay in any way.

The floodwater kept rising no matter what they tried. Sandbags didn't help. Prayers didn't help. The inexorable current pushed through their barricades like they were made of paper, swallowing the first floor of their house by evening. They grabbed what they could and headed upstairs.

Marvin tried to stop his grandma from telling embarrassing baby stories at his birthday party, but she was inexorable. No amount of begging, bribery, or even hiding under the table could make her pause; her storytelling was as relentless as a squirrel chasing an unattended pizza.

The goose’s advance on my sandwich was inexorable. No amount of shooing, yelling, or even offering it a different, slightly less delicious sandwich could stop its slow, relentless waddle of doom. I abandoned my lunch and ran for the hills.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The clock's inexorable ticking filled the room, reminding Sarah that time was running out. She tried to delay the inevitable, but the deadline was approaching with relentless speed.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the land in an eerie orange glow, the approaching storm seemed inexorable. Its thunderous roar echoed through the valley, each clap growing louder and closer. The wind howled like a banshee, whipping up trees and sending leaves spiraling through the air. The rain fell in sheets, relentless and unforgiving. There was no escape from its fury, no way to stop its inexorable advance.

The darkness crept closer, its icy fingers gripping her heart in an inexorable hold. She tried to flee, but the shadows followed, their whispers growing louder with each step. The fear was overwhelming, suffocating her in its inescapable grasp. She stumbled, her breath coming in short, panicked gasps as the unknown terror closed in around her. The inexorable force of evil seemed to consume everything in its path, leaving only despair in its wake. She knew then that there was no escape, no reprieve from the relentless horror that awaited her in the depths of the night.

In the depths of the desolate wasteland, an inexorable force loomed. A monochromatic expanse, indifferent to life, stretched endlessly before them. It was a realm where hope withered and will crumbled, for nothing could sway its relentless advance. The once-vibrant land was now a haunting testament to the inexorable march of despair.

The dragon's inexorable march towards the kingdom struck fear into the hearts of all who witnessed it. Its massive wings beat the air with a deafening roar, its fiery breath scorching the earth beneath its feet. Despite the valiant efforts of the knights and archers, the beast seemed unstoppable, its determination unwavering. The king's advisors knew that they had to come up with a plan quickly, for the inexorable creature showed no signs of slowing down. As the sun began to set, casting an ominous shadow over the land, the people prayed for a miracle to save them from the impending doom.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

As the deadline approached, the inexorable ticking of the clock filled the silent office. Every minute slipped away, impossible to pause or slow down no matter how hard she worked. The pressure built, reminding her that time was truly relentless and could never be persuaded to wait.

Despite our team’s desperate pleas for an extension, the project deadline was inexorable. We felt the mounting pressure of a date on the calendar that refused to move, a steady and relentless approach that we could not bargain with or stop.

The flood waters kept rising despite every sandbag and barrier the town could build. Mayor Chen watched from the roof as the inexorable surge swallowed homes and businesses. No amount of pleading or engineering could slow it. The river would take what it wanted, and nothing human hands attempted made any difference to its advance.

No matter how many cookies Tim sacrificed or how dramatically he pleaded, his mom remained inexorable about bedtime—relentless, not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped. She stood guard by his bedroom door, armed with a toothbrush and wearing an expression stronger than any bedtime monster.

Grandma’s progress toward the dance floor after her second glass of sherry was inexorable. We tried pleading and forming a human barricade, but her relentless, hip-swiveling shuffle could not be persuaded or stopped. She was a sequined force of nature on a mission for the macarena.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

No matter how hard Emily pleaded with her supervisor to reconsider the sudden deadline, his stance remained inexplicably inexorable. Her protests were met with impassive indifference. The inexorable march of time offered no reprieve; her only option was to persevere regardless of her exhaustion.

The auditor’s judgment was inexorable. My fervent entreaties and meticulously organized evidence were summarily dismissed without comment. The bureaucratic process, impervious to reason or my personal plight, simply continued on its predetermined course, culminating in the seizure of my assets.

The tumor grew despite every treatment, every prayer, every desperate attempt to halt its progress. The doctors called it aggressive, but Sarah knew a truer word: inexorable. It would not negotiate, would not pause, would not respond to her pleas. She watched her mother diminish weekly, powerless against something that simply could not be stopped.

As the alarm blared with inexorable persistence, Marvin realized his snooze button wielded no power over this relentless foe. He pleaded, cajoled, and even threatened the clock with banishment to the junk drawer, but its refusal to be persuaded, moved, or stopped remained utterly unyielding.

Despite our piteous entreaties and convoluted arguments regarding caloric intake, Uncle Barry’s advance on the last slice of cheesecake was inexorable. His gastronomic proclivity was a juggernaut of appetite, a relentless force that simply could not be dissuaded from its deliciously decadent and certifiably artery-clogging objective.

Difficulty

Advanced — Less frequent words that stretch an upper-level vocabulary.

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