Relentless vs Inexorably - What's the difference?
relentless | inexorably |
In an inexorable manner; without the possibility of stopping or prevention.
* 2003 , Matrix Reloaded, The Architect
* 2007 , Scott Smith, The Ruins , page 136
* 2000 , (Mark Gatiss), Last of the Gaderene , chapter 27
As an adjective relentless
is unrelenting or unyielding in severity.As an adverb inexorably is
in an inexorable manner; without the possibility of stopping or prevention.inexorably
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- We watched as the storm clouds advanced inexorably closer to us.
- While it remains a burden assiduously avoided, it is not unexpected, and thus not beyond a measure of control. Which has led you, inexorably , here.
- Later, they all felt guilty about having laughed, especially when it looked as if she might not be able to walk again. But she did, eventually—implacably, inexorably —with a slight limp, perhaps, although this was barely noticeable, not noticeable at all, really, unless you knew the story, unless you were watching for it.
- The strange group of villagers shuffled inexorably forward.