Inexorable

The word 'inexorable' describes something that is impossible to stop or prevent. It signifies a relentless and unyielding force, power, or process that proceeds without regard for pleas, persuasion, or attempts at intervention. An Inexorable entity is unwavering in its course, showing no sign of relenting or changing, and thus difficult or impossible to resist. It often implies a sense of fate, destiny, or a natural law that must be obeyed. It suggests an unavoidable or inevitable outcome. The word is associated with concepts of necessity, immutability, and the unstoppable march of time or events. Ultimately it refers to the unyielding nature of something; it suggests a grimly fixed or unchanging character of a person, force or situation. This includes a determination and single-mindedness.

Inexorable meaning with examples

• The tide's Inexorable pull eroded the coastline over centuries, reshaping the landscape despite human efforts to protect the shore. Developers, building right up to the coast, eventually found their luxury homes crumbling. Efforts, like breakwaters, could delay the change, but not ultimately prevent it. Eventually nature showed her ultimate dominance. Erosion would always be an inevitable part of coastal life, and human planning should have recognized this.
• Despite protests and appeals, the Inexorable march of progress led to the demolition of the historic building to make way for a modern skyscraper. People organized groups, they protested but were ignored. Its story was ultimately a tragic one for those who fought for its preservation, but inevitable to those who championed progress. The building stood in the way of something that was inevitable, no matter how sad.
• The detective faced an Inexorable chain of evidence, slowly closing in on the suspect, leaving no room for doubt. Every clue found seemed to fit perfectly, leading to one conclusion. The mounting evidence revealed a story of events that couldn't be denied, and the truth of his crime. He was caught and justice would finally be served, and there was nothing that could be done about it.
• As time went on, the Inexorable passage of years led to the eventual decay of the ancient monument, despite best attempts at preservation. It eventually started to show signs of aging. Cracks started to appear, and stone faces started to wear away. Although history tried to preserve its legacy, nature had other plans and time's relentless progress would have its way.