ir·rec·on·cil·a·ble

[ih-rek-uhn-sahy-luh-buhl, ih-rek-uhn-sahy-]
adjective
1.
incapable of being brought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible: irreconcilable differences.
2.
incapable of being made to acquiesce or compromise; implacably opposed: irreconcilable enemies.
noun
3.
a person or thing that is irreconcilable.
4.
a person who is opposed to agreement or compromise.

Origin:
1590–1600; ir-2 + reconcilable

ir·rec·on·cil·a·bil·i·ty, ir·rec·on·cil·a·ble·ness, noun
ir·rec·on·cil·a·bly, adverb
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irreconcilable (ɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl, ɪˌrɛkənˈsaɪ-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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