IRREVERSIBLE Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of irreversible Invert to avoid irreversible mistakes. —

Nilton Bernini, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Authorities warned that unauthorized introductions of non-native fish can have serious and irreversible ecological consequences, potentially affecting native fish populations, food webs, wildlife and existing fisheries. —

Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 28 May 2026 There must be an irreversible path to a Palestinian state. —

Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 Researchers estimate that half a million people are still suffering long-term health consequences, including cases in which their lungs were permanently scarred by the chemicals, or irreversible damage to their legs left them unable to walk. —

Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreversible

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irreparable

Adjective

This loss of fundraising time and potential is also definitionally irreparable, and the public interest weighs in favor of an economically viable Center.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 June 2026
The appeals court said the administration could suffer irreparable harm, including disruptions to America’s trade policy, if the duties were not allowed to be collected while the appeal process plays out.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 June 2026