Inexorable

usgb/ɪnˈeksərəbl/
adjective

Not able to be stopped or changed.

The inexorable march of time continues, unwavering and unceasing.
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Often appears as...

  • inexorable progress
  • inexorable rise

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Unstoppable Force

Use 'inexorable' for processes and events that cannot be halted, emphasizing their relentless nature.

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Global warming is an inexorable threat that demands immediate action.
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Impersonal Nature

'Inexorable' often describes something without personal feelings or the influence of human desires.

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The inexorable spread of the desert leaves the villagers no choice but to relocate.
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Negative Connotation

While it can be neutral, 'inexorable' commonly carries a negative connotation, implying a dire or unwanted outcome.

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The inexorable decline of the ancient ruins saddened historians.
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