unreconciled

adjective

un·​rec·​on·​ciled ˌən-ˈre-kən-ˌsī(-ə)ld How to pronounce unreconciled (audio)
: not reconciled
was unreconciled to the idea
unreconciled enemies
unreconciled account balances

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That is, in many ways, the great, cruel, unreconciled tragedy at the heart of this tale. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024 These unreconciled contradictions inside duel it out, but none win. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Aug. 2025 This proclamation sets off Herbert’s sharp exploration of the American South’s unreconciled history. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 June 2025 Using unreconciled data might lead to overpaying taxes unnecessarily. — Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unreconciled

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unreconciled was circa 1513

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“Unreconciled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreconciled. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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