Meaning & Definition of word "Implacable"

Implacable

/ɪmˈplæk.ə.bəl/

1. Not capable of being appeased or significantly changed; relentless.
- Example: The implacable march of time waits for no one.
2. Unable to be pacified or placated.
- Example: Her implacable anger towards the injustice made it clear that she would not forgive.
3. Unyielding in opinion or attitude.
- Example: The implacable opposition from the community forced the council to reconsider the proposal.

From Latin 'implacabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'placabilis' meaning 'able to be soothed or appeased'.

implacable foe:

A relentless enemy who cannot be convinced to compromise.

implacable anger:

An intense and unyielding feeling of rage.

placate:

To calm someone down or appease their anger.

unplacated:

Not calmed or soothed; still angry.

Meaning: Stone-faced

Example Sentence: He had a stone-faced look that showed he was implacable in his anger.

Meaning: Hard as nails

Example Sentence: She’s hard as nails when it comes to competition; once she’s set, she’s implacable.