IRREPARABLE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

irreparable

adjective

i-ˈre-p(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of irreparable

as in irreversible

not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone irreparable damage to the car

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Recent Examples of irreparable Amazon is calling for people to support AI data center projects, or risk irreparable harm to the US economy and national security. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 Those transparency measures could catch a dangerous AI model before it’s released and used for irreparable harm, such as enabling someone to build a biological weapon or hack into our power grid. — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026 Immigration advocates warn the policy could cause irreparable damage. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 These irreparable harms should not be tolerated for a day longer. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreparable

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Where agents may take irreversible financial or legal actions, the figure is 29% against 13%.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Make nothing irreversible in the same meeting where the anger showed up.

— Larry Bomback, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of irreversible

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As a result, Barry served six months in prison, and though he was later reelected as mayor, his drug use left an irremediable stain on his reputation and raised larger questions about misgovernance and corruption.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Early moves from England to Ireland to Nigeria and then back to England had left me feeling an irremediable outsider.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of irremediable

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The manufacturer of NarcX+ states that medications become irretrievable in less than two hours, and consuming any of the NarcX+ liquid will cause vomiting.

— Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
That probably makes the loss of faith among England fans irretrievable.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026

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