What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unplacable
Example
The child was so upset that he became unplacable and refused to listen to reason. [unplacable: adjective]
Example
The conflict between the two countries seems to be unplacable, with no end in sight. [unplacable: adjective]
inappeasable
Example
The protesters were inappeasable and continued to demand more from the government. [inappeasable: adjective]
Example
Her hunger seemed inappeasable, no matter how much she ate. [inappeasable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unplacable and inappeasable are both relatively uncommon words and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unplacable and inappeasable?
Both words are formal and may not be used in everyday conversation. They are more likely to be found in written or academic contexts.