irremediable

adjective

ˌir-i-ˈmē-dē-ə-bəl How to pronounce irremediable (audio)
Definition of irremediablenext
1
as in hopeless
not capable of being cured or reformed the firm belief that no juvenile delinquent is irremediable

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2
as in irreparable
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone it turned out that the flood damage was not irremediable

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Recent Examples of irremediable The cases in Blair’s book, however gruesome, catalogue methods that our species has used to manage terror, sorrow, and disbelief in the face of the irremediable and unpredictable arrival of death. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026 Additionally, the court found that after considering several factors, the government failed to prove that Abrego Garcia poses an irremediable danger to the community. — Greg Wehner , Bill Mears, FOXNews.com, 23 June 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 Many thought that a healthy forest would never thrive in impoverished, mercury-laden topsoil and that the piles of sandy tailings, the residue from the gold mining effort, and the pools of wastewater were irremediable. — Simeon Tegel, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for irremediable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irremediable
  1. hopeless
  2. irreparable
  3. incurable
  4. irreversible
  5. irretrievable
Adjective
  • On Monday, a day after the Colts lost to the winless and hopeless Tennessee Titans at home, Indianapolis announced that Ballard has been relieved of his duties as team general manager.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Colonel Brandon Herbert Nordrum Nordrum plays Colonel Brandon as a sad, hopeless yet smoldering sleeper suitor who can’t take his eyes off of Marianne.
    — Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of hopeless
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  • The accusation concerned the family’s claim of future irreparable harm and the need for immediate court intervention.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The other two judges, Kelly and Tymkovich, concluded the NCAA made a sufficient showing under the factors governing stays pending appeal, including on the merits and irreparable harm.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of irreparable
Adjective
  • After all there’s nothing very funny about an incurable disease that traps you inside your body.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The issue roiled French politics for years before lawmakers recently approved legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of incurable
Adjective
  • The plaintiffs challenging the project, DC Preservation League and two golfers, claim the work is inflicting irreversible damage.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists debate the threshold beyond which the dense, humid Amazon rainforest could shift to a drier ecosystem, with irreversible consequences for biodiversity and the climate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of irreversible
Adjective
  • The manufacturer of NarcX+ states that medications become irretrievable in less than two hours, and consuming any of the NarcX+ liquid will cause vomiting.
    — Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • That probably makes the loss of faith among England fans irretrievable.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026
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“Irremediable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irremediable. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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