Implacable

/ɪmˈplæk.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not capable of being appeased or significantly changed; relentless.

The implacable march of time waits for no one.

Unable to be pacified or placated.

Her implacable anger towards the injustice made it clear that she would not forgive.

Unyielding in opinion or attitude.

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.

Stone-faced

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

Hard as nails

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