implacable

[ɪmˈplækəbl]

implacable Definition

  • 1unable to be appeased or pacified
  • 2relentless; unstoppable

Using implacable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "implacable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two countries have been in an implacable conflict for years.

  • Example

    She was known for her implacable determination to succeed.

  • Example

    The storm was an implacable force, destroying everything in its path.

implacable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with implacable

  • a person or group that is an unrelenting opponent

    Example

    Despite years of negotiations, the two sides remain implacable enemies.

  • an intense and unyielding feeling of dislike or animosity

    Example

    The family's feud had grown into an implacable hatred over the years.

  • a person or group that is a relentless adversary

    Example

    The hero faced an implacable foe in the final battle.

Origins of implacable

from Latin 'implacabilis', from 'in-' (not) + 'placabilis' (able to be appeased)

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Summary: implacable in Brief

The term 'implacable' [ɪmˈplækəbl] refers to something that cannot be appeased or pacified, and is often used to describe a relentless or unstoppable force. It can be applied to conflicts, people, or situations, as in 'The storm was an implacable force, destroying everything in its path.' Synonyms include 'unforgiving,' 'unyielding,' and 'inflexible.'