IRREVERSIBLE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

irreversible

adjective

ˌir-i-ˈvər-sə-bəl

as in irreparable

not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early

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Recent Examples of irreversible The profession will endure, but its core institutional design is undergoing an irreversible evolution. —

Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Dismantling nuclear facilities and exporting nuclear material would be irreversible, while the sanctions relief Washington offers can be undone, since sanctions can always be imposed again. —

Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026 One of the biggest federal student loan changes in decades is scheduled to take effect July 1, and Parent PLUS borrowers urgently need to take action before that or face irreversible consequences, experts said. —

Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Sun damage to the retina is irreversible and can lead to many vision issues later in life. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreversible

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irreparable

Adjective

However, the citation was in regard to explaining irreparable harm, meaning a type of harm that monetary damages can’t cure and one that applies to college athletes who miss games, practices and other opportunities for NFL development that will never be replayed or reenacted.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 June 2026
For the Red Sox, the deal was all about cutting ties with Devers, getting his contract off the books and jettisoning an irreparable relationship.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 15 June 2026