IRRECONCILABLE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

irreconcilable

adjective

Definition of irreconcilable

as in contradictory

formal so different that agreement is not possible They thought the two theories were irreconcilable with each other.

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Recent Examples of irreconcilable America at 250 seems stuck in a miasma of rival populisms that offer irreconcilable visions for curing what ails our country. — Will Marshall, Washington Post, 18 July 2026 Standing in their way is Marco (Will Kemp), a powerful and ruthless commander who also happens to be Balaban's brother, the two men now on a collision course shaped by old wounds and irreconcilable choices. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Their date of separation was listed in the documents as May 9, and the grounds for divorce are listed as irreconcilable differences. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Kidman then filed to divorce Urban citing irreconcilable differences. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable

Adjective

Those interests might seem contradictory, but combining them is precisely what makes the work exciting.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Multiple companies now offer products that promise to spot the difference, with often contradictory, biased or erratic results.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of contradictory

Adjective

The amendment, reviewed by The Times, contained conflicting language.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Taken together, the lack of clarity surrounding his disappearance last season, the pre-draft reporting, and the conflicting expectations surrounding his current injury have naturally raised questions about his latest absence.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of conflicting

Adjective

This time around, both teams are coming in after inconsistent regular seasons, but both have been much better over the last five weeks.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The association with the Human Rights Campaign could create more confusion about Talarico’s stance on the medical issue, as his position has come into question through his inconsistent comments.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of inconsistent

Adjective

The Jazz didn’t play a highlight reel during the game to welcome the center back, as many teams often do for a player who returns on an opposing team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Skattebo found a crease, lowered his helmet and ran over an opposing defender.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of opposing

Adjective

The movie is fatally twee, a quality entirely antithetical to Ishiguro’s exquisite writing — that applies both to the Japanese British author’s fiction and his screenplays, like 2022’s English-language Kurosawa remake, Living.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Quarterback Justin Herbert is still having issues executing the quick throws McDaniel wants to base his system around, which seem to be antithetical to Herbert’s desire to use his physical tools to extend plays.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of antithetical

Adjective

His reputation for having a gruff demeanor, Sweet says, is accurate, but attack ads that portray him as antagonistic toward women go too far.

— Julia Terruso, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
Although Sullivan is widely viewed by trawlers as less antagonistic, the industry has also been squeezed by rising costs from tariffs, insurance, and fuel.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of antagonistic

Adjective

Most recently, Jacobson appeared opposite Lisa Kudrow in the third and final season of HBO’s The Comeback, which bowed in March 2026.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Home remodelers have always served two different markets, but the current state of housing is now pulling them opposite directions.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

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