Implacable (en. Relentless)
/imˈpla.kable/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is incapable of being appeased or calmed.
His anger was implacable; there was no way to appease it.
Su ira era implacable, no había forma de apaciguarla.
That stands firm in its decision or attitude, without yielding.
The leader took an implacable stance towards the demands.
El líder mostró una postura implacable ante las demandas.
That persists inflexibly in a feeling or attitude.
The implacable desire for revenge consumed him entirely.
El implacable deseo de venganza le consumió por completo.
Etymology
From Latin 'implacabilis', which means 'cannot be appeased'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
implacable enemy
An adversary who does not forgive and continues to attack.
implacable enemigo
implacable thirst
An intense and constant desire that cannot be satisfied.
implacable sed
Related Words
appease
To make someone desist from their complaints or anger.
aplacar
resentment
Persistent feeling of resentment.
rencor
fury
Intense and uncontrolled anger.
furia
Slang Meanings
A term to describe someone who does not forgive.
She is implacable; there is no way she'll forgive you.
Ella es implacable, no hay forma de que te perdone.
Describes something that is out of control.
The storm was implacable; it wouldn't stop pounding.
La tormenta era implacable, no paraba de azotar.