Synonyms of irreversible

irreversible

adjective

ˌir-i-ˈvər-sə-bəl 

as in irreparable

not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone

fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early

Synonyms & Similar Words

• irreparable
• irretrievable
• irrevocable
• irremediable
• irrecoverable
• unrecoverable
• irredeemable
• irreplaceable
• unredeemable
• unredeemed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remediable
• correctable
• reparable
• repairable
• retrievable
• redeemable
• fixable
• corrected
• repaired
• fixed
• undoable
• recovered
• corrigible
• remedied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of irreversible

The plaintiffs challenging the project claim the work is inflicting irreversible damage. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Governance forums multiply because nobody quite wants to make the irreversible call. — Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Over time, inhaling these irritants can trigger chronic airway inflammation, irreversible lung tissue scarring, and obstructive pulmonary conditions. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

That there will be a fossil signal of the Anthropocene is already certain and irreversible, a fait accompli; what exactly that signal will say is uncertain and still to be decided. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026