irreconcilable

adjective

Definition of irreconcilablenext
as in contradictory
formal so different that agreement is not possible They thought the two theories were irreconcilable with each other.

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Recent Examples of irreconcilable Standing in their way is Marco (Will Kemp), a powerful and ruthless commander who also happens to be Balaban's brother, the two men now on a collision course shaped by old wounds and irreconcilable choices. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Their date of separation was listed in the documents as May 9, and the grounds for divorce are listed as irreconcilable differences. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Kidman then filed to divorce Urban citing irreconcilable differences. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026 The 41-year-old country star listed the date of separation as May 9 and cited irreconcilable differences. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
  1. contradictory
  2. conflicting
  3. inconsistent
  4. opposing
  5. antithetical
  6. antagonistic
  7. opposite
Adjective
  • This has created an uncoordinated and even contradictory landscape for policies focused on drinking.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026
  • The results join a growing number of similar data points generated by Jewish groups that point to evolving, and at times seemingly contradictory, views about Israel among American Jews.
    — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of contradictory
Adjective
  • The Polymarket spokesperson added that the company is worried about potential duplicative or conflicting compliance requirements that could harm innovation.
    — Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Inside a hotel ballroom about three miles north of the ballpark, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA interim director Bruce Meyer offered conflicting visions for the future of the sport, a disagreement that foretells a labor stoppage this winter.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of conflicting
Adjective
  • What the lawsuit alleges The lawsuit alleges violations of the California Environmental Quality Act and that the project is inconsistent with the county’s general plan.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The challenge arises when founders pursue goals that are inconsistent with their personal values or definition of success.
    — Nadia AlShomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of inconsistent
Adjective
  • His opposing counsel called the meandering show a calculated performance.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Ajayi can be utilized as a switcher on defense, taking on roles such as guarding the ball handler or the opposing big.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
Definition of opposing
Adjective
  • Salinger reveals Holden’s gentleness, itself a rejection of masculine norms of strength, through a determined honesty that is antithetical to the boasting in which his male peers repeatedly engage.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • Some political theorists even contend that the private funding of campaigns is antithetical to core democratic principles of integrity, equality and responsiveness to voters.
    — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Definition of antithetical
Adjective
  • With this pricey deal for Carlsson, the Ducks’ history of antagonistic negotiations with their free agents has become the defining feature of Verbeek’s front office.
    — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Trump has long maintained a complicated, often antagonistic relationship with Swift.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 July 2026
Definition of antagonistic
Adjective
  • In this development, the standard stationary-body quadcopter design was replaced with a single-motor system where the propeller and the entire drone body spin in opposite directions to minimize visibility.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Nayor and director Drew Hancock moved on and read other actresses opposite male lead Jack Quaid, but Hancock couldn’t let go of the idea of Thatcher.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
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