Unappeasability: meaning, definitions and examples

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unappeasability

 

[ˌʌnəˌpiːzəˈbɪləti ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

in conflict resolution

The quality of being unappeasable; refusing to be pacified or satisfied.

Synonyms

implacability, inflexibility, obstinacy, stubbornness.

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Word Description / Examples
unappeasability

Used when describing a person or situation that cannot be soothed or satisfied, often with a sense of harshness or relentlessness.

  • The unappeasability of his demands made negotiations impossible
inflexibility

Used to describe a lack of willingness to change or adapt, often perceived as rigid or unyielding.

  • His inflexibility on the new project guidelines caused delays in the timeline
stubbornness

Used to describe someone who is unwilling to change their mind or behavior, often perceived negatively as being unreasonably determined.

  • His stubbornness in refusing to apologize damaged their relationship
implacability

Used to describe a person or force that is relentless and insistent, with a connotation of being harsh or unforgiving.

  • Her implacability in the courtroom earned her a reputation as a tough prosecutor
obstinacy

Used to describe a stubborn adherence to one's own ideas or desires, often with a negative connotation implying unreasonable persistence.

  • Her obstinacy about the new policy frustrated the entire team

Examples of usage

  • Her unappeasability made it impossible to reach a compromise.
  • His unappeasability in negotiations led to a breakdown in communication.
  • The unappeasability of the opposing sides prolonged the conflict.
  • The unappeasability of their demands made negotiations difficult.
  • The unappeasability of the situation left no room for reconciliation.

Translations

Translations of the word "unappeasability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implacabilidade

🇮🇳 अतृप्तता

🇩🇪 Unversöhnlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpuasan

🇺🇦 невгамовність

🇵🇱 niezaspokojenie

🇯🇵 満足しないこと

🇫🇷 implacabilité

🇪🇸 implacabilidad

🇹🇷 doyumsuzluk

🇰🇷 만족할 수 없음

🇸🇦 عدم الإرضاء

🇨🇿 neuspokojitelnost

🇸🇰 neuspokojivosť

🇨🇳 难以满足

🇸🇮 neusmiljenost

🇮🇸 óseðjandi

🇰🇿 қанағаттанбау

🇬🇪 დაუკმაყოფილებლობა

🇦🇿 narazılıq

🇲🇽 implacabilidad

Etymology

The word 'unappeasability' is derived from the verb 'appease,' which comes from the Old French 'apaisier,' meaning 'to pacify, make peace.' The prefix 'un-' is added to indicate the negation of the quality of being appeasable. The concept of unappeasability is often observed in situations of conflict or disagreement, where one party is unwilling to be satisfied or pacified. This word highlights the stubbornness or inflexibility of individuals or groups when it comes to finding a resolution or compromise.

See also: appease, appeasement, appeasing.