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- [im-plak-uh-buh l, -pley-kuh-]
- /ɪmˈplæk ə bəl, -ˈpleɪ kə-/
- /ɪmˈplæk.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-plak-uh-buh l, -pley-kuh-]
- /ɪmˈplæk ə bəl, -ˈpleɪ kə-/
Definitions of implacable word
- adjective implacable not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable: an implacable enemy. 1
- noun implacable Unable to be placated. 1
- adjective implacable impossible to placate 1
- adjective implacable If you say that someone is implacable, you mean that they have very strong feelings of hostility or disapproval which nobody can change. 0
- adjective implacable incapable of being placated or pacified; unappeasable 0
- adjective implacable inflexible; intractable 0
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Origin of implacable
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word implācābilis. See im-2, placable
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Parts of speech for Implacable
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implacable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj implacable
- uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
- unrelenting — not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible: an unrelenting opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment.
- intractable — not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition.
- inexorable — unyielding; unalterable: inexorable truth; inexorable justice.
- ruthless — without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant.
adjective implacable
- merciless — without mercy; having or showing no mercy; pitiless; cruel: a merciless critic.
- cruel — Someone who is cruel deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
- hardhearted — unfeeling; unmerciful; pitiless.
- callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
Antonyms for implacable
adj implacable
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- merciful — full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
- remorseful — full of remorse.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
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