irreconcilable
/ɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl/
adjective
- Impossible to bring into agreement or harmony; so different that two sides cannot reach a settlement or coexist peacefully.
- The scientists had irreconcilable theories about the origin of the universe, each refusing to accept the other's evidence.
- After years of fighting, the couple realized their differences were irreconcilable and decided to divorce.
- The two political parties held irreconcilable views on tax reform, making compromise impossible.
- Impossible to resolve or settle (used especially of conflicts, disagreements, or contradictions).
- The treaty failed because the two nations had irreconcilable demands regarding border control.
- The board faced an irreconcilable conflict between the need to cut costs and the demand for better services.
- Their friendship ended because of an irreconcilable disagreement over money.
Antonyms
noun
- A person or thing that is impossible to reconcile with another; someone who holds opposing views that cannot be brought into agreement.
- History shows that political irreconcilables often prevent progress on important issues.
- In the debate, the two speakers were irreconcilables, each refusing to consider the other's point of view.
- The committee split into irreconcilables, with one group walking out of the meeting.