SuaviloquyToday’s word

inexpiable

Inexpiable, a.

Etymology: [L. inexpiabilis: cf. F. inexpiable. See In- not, and Expiable.]

1. Admitting of no expiation, atonement, or satisfaction; as, an inexpiable crime or offense. Pomfret.

2. Incapable of being mollified or appeased; relentless; implacable. [Archaic] "Inexpiable hate." Milton. They are at inexpiable war with all establishments. Burke.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists inexpiable only as an antonym, under venial.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms