Implacability: meaning, definitions and examples

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implacability

 

[ ɪmˌplækəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

The quality of being unable to be appeased or pacified; unforgivingness or relentlessness.

Synonyms

inflexibility, relentlessness, unforgivingness

Examples of usage

  • Her implacability towards her ex-husband was evident in their tense interactions.
  • The implacability of his boss made it clear that there was no room for negotiation.
Context #2 | Noun

in conflicts

The state or quality of being unable to be placated or pacified; unyielding or uncompromising attitude.

Synonyms

stubbornness, uncompromising attitude, unyieldingness

Examples of usage

  • The implacability of the two warring factions only fueled the ongoing conflict.
  • Despite numerous attempts at reconciliation, the implacability of the disagreement remained.

Translations

Translations of the word "implacability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implacabilidade

🇮🇳 अविनाशीपन

🇩🇪 Unerbittlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakberdayaan

🇺🇦 невблаганність

🇵🇱 nieubłagalność

🇯🇵 容赦のなさ

🇫🇷 implacabilité

🇪🇸 implacabilidad

🇹🇷 amansızlık

🇰🇷 무자비함

🇸🇦 عدم الانتقام

🇨🇿 neúprosná

🇸🇰 neúprosnosť

🇨🇳 无情

🇸🇮 neizprosnost

🇮🇸 ósveigjanleiki

🇰🇿 мейірімсіздік

🇬🇪 უშეღავათობა

🇦🇿 amansızlıq

🇲🇽 implacabilidad

Word origin

The word 'implacability' derives from the Latin word 'implacabilis', which means 'not to be appeased'. The concept of implacability has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting the idea of unyieldingness and unforgivingness. The notion of implacability often arises in situations of conflict or strained relationships, where one party refuses to be pacified or appeased.