What does irreconcilable mean?
Irreconcilable means Unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising..
Irreconcilable
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising..
Definitions by Sense
- Unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising.
- Incompatible, discrepant, contradictory.
- Something that cannot be reconciled.
Example Sentences
[T]he fact that the peccant doctor [Sir James Clark, 1st Baronet] continued in the Queen's service made the Hastings family irreconcilable and produced an unpleasant impression of unrepentant error upon the public mind.
I amused myself by thinking that in his choice of books he showed pleasantly the irreconcilable sides of his fantastic nature.
Synonyms for irreconcilable
Antonyms for irreconcilable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more irreconcilable
- most irreconcilable
- irreconcilables
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for irreconcilable?
Common synonyms include hostile, hateful, antagonistic, inconsistent.
What is the opposite of irreconcilable?
Possible antonyms include reconcilable.
How do you use irreconcilable in a sentence?
[T]he fact that the peccant doctor [Sir James Clark, 1st Baronet] continued in the Queen's service made the Hastings family irreconcilable and produced an unpleasant impression of unrepentant error upon the public mind.
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