irreparable

adjective

ir·rep·a·ra·ble i-ˈre-p(ə-)rə-bəl

ˌi(r)-,

also nonstandard

ˌir-(r)ə-ˈper-ə-bəl

Synonyms of irreparable next

: not reparable : irremediable

irreparable damage

irreparableness noun

irreparably

i-ˈre-p(ə-)rə-blē

ˌi(r)-

also nonstandard ˌir-(r)ə-ˈper-ə-blē

adverb

Example Sentences

The oil spill did irreparable harm to the bay. The damage to their relationship was irreparable.

Recent Examples on the Web But the network would have to persuade a judge that Mr. Carlson was doing irreparable harm to the network, such as by damaging its reputation or disclosing sensitive information. —

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