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

Years ago, a brutal match left his childhood best friend Krit with irreversible brain damage. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 July 2026

So slow down whenever a decision is large, irreversible, tax-related or being sold to you. — Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Pope John started an irreversible movement that will brook no final delay. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

When pancreatic enzymes destroy these cells, the body can’t make insulin, leading to diabetes, which is typically irreversible. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026