Irrefutable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Irrefutable is an adjective meaning undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted.
Meaning
undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted.
Example Sentences
[…]clear and irrefutable evidence of the Cause I have undertaken
He had formed his mind by Helvetius, whose system he deemed irrefutable, and in whom alone he had faith.
True, there had been nothing, in his lifetime, viler than this man. She knew it, there was no other fact within her consciousness that she felt to be so certain; and yet, because her persecutor found himself safe and irrefutable in death, he frowned upon his victim, and threw back the blame on her!
I have listened also to the remarks of counsel, with high interest—and especially will I commend the masterly and irrefutable logic of the distinguished gentleman who represents the plaintiff. But gentlemen, let us beware how we allow mere human testimony, human ingenuity in argument and human ideas of equity, to influence us at a moment so solemn as this.
Synonyms for irrefutable
Depending on context, synonyms include inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indeniable, indisputable, indubitable.
Antonyms for irrefutable
Common opposites include arguable, challengeable, contradictable, deniable, disputable, refutable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include undeniable, incontrovertible, positive, undisputed, undisputable, unquestionable.
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