IRREPRESSIBLE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

irrepressible

adjective

Definition of irrepressible

as in uncontrollable

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Recent Examples of irrepressible Maradona, on the other hand, was a charismatic populist, a scalawag from a shantytown, irrepressible and impudent. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for irrepressible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible

Adjective

The engineer abruptly resigned after refusing to contribute to a reckless corporate competition that could ultimately lead to uncontrollable AI.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Tail Town abides by that policy and aims to educate people about uncontrollable factors that could spook a cat outdoors like cars, dogs and wildlife.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncontrollable

Adjective

Growing up in the foothills of eastern Kentucky as a compulsive reader and full-time hillbilly, I was instinctively attracted, like most literary-minded country folk, to the work of essayist, novelist, and poet, Wendell Berry.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Melanie’s sister, Steph, begged Melanie to leave Sincere because of his compulsive lying and shady behavior.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of compulsive

Adjective

In 2022, the pair took a big risk for their first date and went on a spontaneous trip to the World Cup in Qatar.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
Thompson is particularly skilled at emotionally investing in his character’s plight even as the spontaneous production refuses to take itself too seriously.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026