irreparable
adjective
ir·rep·a·ra·ble
i-ˈre-p(ə-)rə-bəl 
ˌi(r)-,
also nonstandard
ˌir-(r)ə-ˈper-ə-bəl
: not reparable : irremediable
irreparable damage
irreparableness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of irreparable in a Sentence
The oil spill did irreparable harm to the bay.
The damage to their relationship was irreparable.
Recent Examples on the Web
This would intolerably increase the danger that terrorist plots will lead to terrorist attacks, and the potential that Americans targeted by hackers and other foreign cyber-operatives will suffer irreparable harm.
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The Editors, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
Failing to use eclipse glasses, or using fraudulent glasses, can lead to irreparable visual damage — a condition known as solar retinopathy.
—George Dvorsky / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Your posts on the Offending Accounts have caused and will continue to cause direct and irreparable harm, as well as emotional and physical distress to our Client, her family, and those close to her.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
Critics of the Chinchero airport say its construction is endangering ancient Incan archaeological sites, as activists voice concerns that the noise pollution from the planes and subsequent traffic will cause irreparable damage to the fragile environment.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2024
Have a backup plan ready in case the video call cannot be salvaged—exchange phone numbers to ensure a smooth transition in the event of irreparable connectivity problems.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
However, the bar to receive a temporary injunction is very high: the party who requests one must show a likelihood of irreparable harm if the injunction is not granted, and that the filing party will be likely to succeed at the merits stage of the case.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
For his part, Mr. Mulroney argued that the affair had not caused irreparable damage to his standing.
—Alan Cowell, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
This model may be appropriate during an emergency when the patient may be unconscious or when a delay in treatment may cause irreparable harm.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
The Editors, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
Failing to use eclipse glasses, or using fraudulent glasses, can lead to irreparable visual damage — a condition known as solar retinopathy.
—George Dvorsky / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Your posts on the Offending Accounts have caused and will continue to cause direct and irreparable harm, as well as emotional and physical distress to our Client, her family, and those close to her.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
Critics of the Chinchero airport say its construction is endangering ancient Incan archaeological sites, as activists voice concerns that the noise pollution from the planes and subsequent traffic will cause irreparable damage to the fragile environment.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2024
Have a backup plan ready in case the video call cannot be salvaged—exchange phone numbers to ensure a smooth transition in the event of irreparable connectivity problems.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
However, the bar to receive a temporary injunction is very high: the party who requests one must show a likelihood of irreparable harm if the injunction is not granted, and that the filing party will be likely to succeed at the merits stage of the case.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
For his part, Mr. Mulroney argued that the affair had not caused irreparable damage to his standing.
—Alan Cowell, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
This model may be appropriate during an emergency when the patient may be unconscious or when a delay in treatment may cause irreparable harm.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
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irreparable
adjective
ir·rep·a·ra·ble
(ˈ)ir-ˈ(r)ep-(ə-)rə-bəl
: not capable of being repaired or regained
an irreparable loss
Legal Definition
irreparable
adjective
ir·rep·a·ra·ble
i-ˈre-pə-rə-bəl, -prə-bəl
: impossible to repair, remedy, or undo
irreparably
adverb
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