as in irreversible
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone
irreparable damage to the car
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of irreparable
Scientists warn mining here could cause irreparable damage to species and ecosystems that have evolved over millions of years and host a rich tapestry of life.
—
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The groups are asking the human rights commission to order precautionary measures, basically an emergency action to prevent irreparable harm.
—Marcos Alemán, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The loss of a Soldier is always an irreparable tragedy.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Thirty-two countries have called for a moratorium on the practice, and Bell hopes the study shows the need for further research before countries begin extractive—and potentially irreparable—mining practices in the deep sea.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreparable
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The groups are asking the human rights commission to order precautionary measures, basically an emergency action to prevent irreparable harm.
—Marcos Alemán, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
The loss of a Soldier is always an irreparable tragedy.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Thirty-two countries have called for a moratorium on the practice, and Bell hopes the study shows the need for further research before countries begin extractive—and potentially irreparable—mining practices in the deep sea.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreparable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreparable
Adjective
-
Looming cuts to the VA may cause an irreversible blow if the VA stops providing comprehensive care to veterans and, instead, pushes veterans into seeing doctors in private practice.—
Jamie Rowen,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
-
The bill defines ecocide as causing severe environmental harm either intentionally or through recklessness - where the harm is widespread, long-term or irreversible.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
-
Despite the incident, The Animal Haven reaffirmed its no-kill shelter status, and clarified that euthanasia in cases of irremediable canine aggression is in line with the Best Friends Animal Society's definition of no-kill.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Despite the incident, The Animal Haven reaffirmed its no-kill shelter status, and clarified that euthanasia in cases of irremediable canine aggression is in line with the Best Friends Animal Society's definition of no-kill.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
There is a genuinely irretrievable, ephemeral, low-res version of the movie.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
17 May 2025
-
No fault did not require blame allowing a divorce if one spouse claimed irreconcilable differences or irretrievable breakdown against the other.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Irreparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreparable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share