IRREPRESSIBLE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

irrepressible

adjective

Definition of irrepressible

as in uncontrollable

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Recent Examples of irrepressible The irrepressible Albiceleste overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in Wednesday’s semifinal, equalizing in the 85th minute and knocking in a go-ahead goal in extra time to send Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 As one of the first mainstream bands with a diverse mix of Black, white, male, and female musicians and a unique fusion of R&B and psychedelic rock, Sly and the Family Stone became an irrepressible force. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 July 2026 In the period immediately preceding the war, Reynolds shows us, people on both sides almost instinctively reached for this conceit to explain the irrepressible conflict. — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 Adam Weiner, leader of the acclaimed and irrepressible band Low Cut Connie, is a force of nature who never seems to be light on releases, road dates or enthusiasm. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irrepressible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible

Adjective

An unhappy passenger took to Reddit recently to express dismay about a one-hour flight delay because of an uncontrollable toddler on a flight in Sweden.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Today, these dire warnings have become a stark reality, as Europe and the US grapple with punishing heatwaves and uncontrollable wildfires.

— Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of uncontrollable

Adjective

Benante will be appearing at Comic-Con this week along with his wife Carla Harvey, also a comics obsessive and singer with acts like Lords of Acid and the Violent Hour.

— Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 22 July 2026
That’s pretty much what happens when any bubble pops, as a Dutch tulip obsessive could have told you in 1637 or a bitcoin evangelist could have told you in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2018, or 2022.

— Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of obsessive

Adjective

And, contrary to the fantasies of libertarians, no good road net has ever emerged from the spontaneous actions of individuals maximizing their own welfare and without collective action through government.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
Corrin remembers getting a custom leather wash bag at Hôtel de Crillon in Paris but says a spontaneous gesture meant even more.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026