irreconcilable differences

idiom

formal
: inability to agree on most things or on important things
They are filing for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

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The former couple's separation was first reported in January 2025, and Alba officially filed for divorce on Feb. 7, citing irreconcilable differences. Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 July 2025 Why did Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Pitt break up? Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt mainly broke up due to irreconcilable differences and the way they were raised. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 July 2025 In 2016, Sheridan filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 July 2025 Those challenges continue to rumble on and underline seemingly irreconcilable differences between stakeholders. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable differences

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irreconcilable differences

noun plural but singular or plural in construction
ir·​rec·​on·​cil·​able dif·​fer·​enc·​es
ir-ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-bəl-
: substantial incompatibility between marriage partners that is a broad ground for especially no-fault divorce compare irretrievable breakdown of the marriage
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