as in irrefutable
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
the prosecutor painstakingly built an irrefragable case
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrefragable
Adjective
-
Sunday’s celebration over a second straight Stanley Cup is the irrefutable proof Zito was right to boldly change what had just won a Presidents’ Trophy — to fix what didn’t seem broken but was — and hire Maurice to shepherd that transformation.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025 -
The former first lady’s irrefutable star power is also the exception: Since the late 2000s, Sherald has built her career by depicting everyday Black Americans, becoming a leader among a generation committed to representing those previously overlooked by our art institutions.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Adjective
-
Plus, with about half the country distrustful of Trump regardless, the public will likely expect incontrovertible evidence of a severe setback to Iran's nuclear capabilities.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
23 June 2025
-
According to incontrovertible evidence, the bombings were carried out by the Federal Security Service (FSB) precisely to bring Putin to power.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
15 May 2025
Adjective
-
The forensic evidence was so conclusive that the case settled for a fraction of the initial demand, saving millions in potential damages.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
-
So Professor Thackeray, being a smart and thorough scientist, decided to obtain conclusive proof.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
Adjective
-
For decades, the value of a four-year college degree was indisputable.—
Staff,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
-
Here’s an indisputable lesson we’ve been given by The Netherlands – over and over again.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
-
Because there is an unquestionable love for the material and a passion for the goofier, larger-than-life scenarios of comic book lore.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
-
Country music's most beloved radio program is an unquestionable American pop cultural institution.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
-
Lush greenery in wicker creates a cottage feel Wicker retaining walls add indubitable charm.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
-
The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
24 May 2023
Adjective
-
Second, combining data from different IoT devices revealed incontestable details of Alex Murdaugh’s activities.—
David Sella-Villa,
The Conversation,
24 June 2025
-
The imperatives of tying India’s economic fortunes more closely to the transformations occurring in these regions are therefore incontestable, especially because India already faces strong impediments to translating its natural dominance within South Asia into lasting local hegemony.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
Adjective
-
Unknown outcomes for so many negotiations leave supply chains with unanswerable questions.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
-
Those larger questions might be unanswerable, but astrology’s longevity and popularity aren’t up for debate.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
4 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Irrefragable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrefragable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share