Irreconcilable

/ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪəbl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who cannot be reconciled; a person with irreconcilable beliefs.

She has become an irreconcilable, refusing to accept any form of negotiation.

adjective

Unable to be reconciled; incompatible.

The two parties have irreconcilable differences that prevent any chance of a compromise.

Incapable of being settled or resolved.

His irreconcilable beliefs about politics often lead to heated arguments with friends.

Difficult or impossible to bring into harmony.

Their irreconcilable opinions on how to raise the children caused significant strain in their marriage.

From Latin 'irreconciliabilis', meaning 'not able to be reconciled'.

irreconcilable differences

Fundamental disagreements that cannot be resolved.

irreconcilable conflicts

Conflicts where opposing sides cannot reach an agreement.

reconciliation

The restoration of friendly relations after a conflict.

irreconcilability

The quality of being impossible to reconcile.

A situation that's beyond fixing.

Their relationship was completely irreconcilable; it was just over.

Stubborn refusal to change positions.

He was being totally irreconcilable about their disagreement.