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implacable

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore I words

impossible to appease or satisfy

Word origin: From Latin in-, not, plus placare, to appease or soothe.

In a sentence

Implacable in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing implacable in a sentence.

The general was an implacable foe who never accepted a negotiated peace.

He faced the implacable opposition of a board determined to block the merger at any cost.

Synonyms
unappeasablerelentlessunyieldinginexorable
Antonyms
lenientforgiving
Usage & nuance

Using “implacable” well

Implacable means impossible to appease, calm, or satisfy. It describes hostility or determination that no concession can soften.

Common questions

Questions about “implacable

Implacable (adjective) means impossible to appease or satisfy
Here is implacable used in an example sentence: "The general was an implacable foe who never accepted a negotiated peace." Another example: "He faced the implacable opposition of a board determined to block the merger at any cost."
Common synonyms for implacable include unappeasable, relentless, unyielding, inexorable.
Antonyms of implacable include lenient, forgiving.
Clusters with unappeasable, relentless, and inexorable, opposed by lenient and forgiving. Group it with inexorable, both meaning that no amount of pleading will change the outcome.
Yes. Implacable is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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