irremediable

[ir-i-mee-dee-uh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈmi di ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

hopeless

Synonyms

WEAK

bad beyond recall cureless cynical dejected demoralized despairing desperate despondent disconsolate discouraging downhearted fatal forlorn gone goner helpless ill-fated impossible impracticable in despair incurable irredeemable irreparable irreversible irrevocable lost menacing no-win past hope pointless sad shot down sinister sunk threatening tragic unachievable unavailing unfortunate unmitigable up the creek useless vain woebegone worsening

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Whether a person with a major psychiatric disorder can muster the necessary volition to support such an irreversible decision, and whether doctors can reliably determine that a patient’s condition is irremediable, are major question marks.

From The Wall Street Journal

MAiD is meant to prevent “irremediable” suffering caused by medical conditions.

From Washington Post

“Unfortunately, I have to say that the season is irremediably compromised,’’ she said.

From Seattle Times

What it tells us is that the California initiative process is irremediably broken.

From Los Angeles Times

The second would allow those with “grievous and irremediable” medical conditions that are not terminal to apply.

From Washington Post

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