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

As surveillance and interrogation deepen, the line between loyalty and obsession blurs, leading both men into a dangerous and uncontrollable connection.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
To recontrol the uncontrollable, Lillian casts a hex on her ex-lover Henry, but this all-too-relatable impulse could have serious consequences.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 31 July 2026

Definition of uncontrollable

Adjective

The show’s young cast rocketed to superstardom, particularly Adam Brody (as pop culture obsessive Seth Cohen), Mischa Barton (as girl-next-door Marissa Cooper), and Rachel Bilson (as the popular Summer Roberts).

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Tiley also became known for his obsessive attention to detail.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of obsessive

Adjective

Intrusive, never-ending thought spirals drive compulsive behaviors such as binging, overexercising, purging and restrictive eating.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
Then there are fraudsters, compulsive fabricators, and people who misrepresent themselves in major ways.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Definition of compulsive

Adjective

This case is small enough for spontaneous games by the lake, in an airport lounge, or after a long lunch that stretches into sunset cocktails—even the simplest games deserve first-class treatment.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Doctors diagnosed the man with a spontaneous epidural hematoma, which is a blood clot that forms in the head or spine without any preceding trauma.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026