irreconcilable

irreconcilable (ɪˈrɛk^ənˌsaɪləb^əl, ɪˌrɛk^ənˈsaɪ-)

—*adj*
1.	not able to be reconciled; uncompromisingly conflicting; incompatible

—n
2.	a person or thing that is implacably hostile or uncompromisingly opposed
3.	(usually plural) one of various principles, ideas, etc, that are incapable of being brought into agreement

irreconcila'bility

—n

ir'reconcilableness

—n

ir'reconcilably

—*adv*

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Example sentences

But it seems those values are so different that they are irreconcilable.

It is, however, wrong to suggest that the two are irreconcilable.

Beyond that, the reasons for the breakup seem as irreconcilable as oil and

vinegar.

Every war has its convinced and irreconcilable opponents.

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Related Words

contradictory dissocial inconsistent

inconsistent opposite

Matching Quote

"You must labour to acquire that great and uncommon talent of hating with good breeding, and loving with prudence; to make no quarrel irreconcilable by silly and unnecessary indications of anger; and no friendship dangerous, in care it breaks, by a wanton, indiscreet, and unreserved confidence."

-Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield, 4th Earl