inexpiable
pronunciation
How to pronounce inexpiable in British English:
UK [ɪn'ekspɪəbl]
How to pronounce inexpiable in American English:
US [ɪnˈɛkspiəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- incapable of being atoned for
Word Origin
- inexpiable (adj.)
- 1560s, from Latin inexpiabilis "that cannot be atoned for," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + expiabilis, from expiare (see expiation).
Synonym
unpitying unrelenting strict merciless harsh unforgiving cruel relentless rigid stony-hearted unbending inexorable unyielding hardhearted implacable unappeasable cold-blooded inhumane sever heartless uncompassionate pitiless unmerciful ruthless stern
Example
- 1. Their office is solely to punish murder between blood relations , and of such murders the most grave and the most inexpiable , according to mother-right , is .