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irreversible

[ir-i-vur-suh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈvɜr sə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
irrevocable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inevitable permanent
WEAK
beyond recall certain changeless constant doomed established fated final immutable indelible invariable irremediable irretrievable lost predestined predetermined settled unalterable unrepealable unreversible

Example Sentences

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But I would feel better if you sought out those answers before you make irreversible decisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Nonetheless, the degradation of the Islamic Republic as a military and nuclear power has been enormous and is likely irreversible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"He said it was irreversible and that he will never get Agrofert back. Which is not true because the fund enables that," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Hormones can be prescribed to help a person develop characteristics associated with their preferred gender rather than their biological sex, and may produce irreversible changes like a deeper voice or breast growth.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

After declaring his irreversible intention to retire, Washington devoted several paragraphs to the need for national unity.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis