irreconcilable

[ih-rek-uhn-sahy-luh-buhl, ih-rek-uhn-sahy-] / ɪˈrɛk ənˌsaɪ lə bəl, ɪˌrɛk ənˈsaɪ- /

ADJECTIVE

hostile, conflicting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implacable incompatible incongruous inconsistent inexorable uncompromising

WEAK

clashing diametrically opposed discordant discrepant dissonant hard-line inflexible inharmonious intransigent opposed reluctant unappeasable unfriendly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compatible consistent consonant flexible harmonious merciful

WEAK

compromising friendly reconcilable

Example Sentences

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The flag itself has been a symbol of starkly irreconcilable ideals.

From Salon

Graham Greene dissects the human heart, laying bare its irreconcilable contradictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once the wave of revolution receded, irreconcilable ideological and national differences were exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal

James Murdoch's relationship with his father and older brother Lachlan appears irreconcilable.

From BBC

In her petition, she cited “irreconcilable differences” but did not list an official date of separation.

From Los Angeles Times