IRRECONCILABLE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

irreconcilable

adjective

Definition of irreconcilable

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

Adjective

Both productions feature Carlin’s unique, contradictory broadcast style.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
The information the ambulance driver is getting over the radio is confusing and contradictory.

— Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of contradictory

Adjective

With conflicting statements coming out of Washington and Tehran about whether direct talks are even underway, and no clarity on what the next MOU might entail, the oil price roller coaster is in for many more climbs and drops in the weeks ahead.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The escalation comes while there is shaky maritime security in both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, and as Iran and the US give conflicting accounts of whether direct talks to reopen the waterway were taking place.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of conflicting

Adjective

Because the measures in the judge's order are specific to users in New Mexico, experts say piecemeal rulings and inconsistent legislation at the state level could create a new crop of issues.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
The two regular season games against Chicago provided a microcosm of Nixon’s inconsistent season.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of inconsistent

Adjective

The eight bean bags are divided according to color, and players will alternate standing behind their cornhole board and tossing the bean bags at the opposing board.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Still, MacDonald’s claims matter in part because of two opposing movements.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of opposing

Adjective

The monk-to-entrepreneur pipeline has shocked some of his fans and followers who say making $21 million a year is antithetical to a monk lifestyle.

— Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s outspoken opposition to the Jewish state, arguing that such positioning is antithetical to creating peace in the Middle East.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of antithetical

Adjective

The long-time TV veteran maintained a recurring part as dominatrix Lady Heather in six episodes of CSI from 2001 to 2011 and later booked another meaty antagonistic role on Nikita.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
The continued division of Korea into two antagonistic states underscores the limits of land power.

— David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of antagonistic

Adjective

Surveillance video of the incident shows the white vehicle involved in the collision sideswiping a car in the opposite lane, then careening toward the crosswalk that moments earlier a pedestrian had entered with a dog.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The bathroom was at the opposite end of the walk-in closet, also a nice feature.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

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