Spanish word

irreconciliable

Pronunciation

IPA/irekonθiˈljaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveirreconcilable

Example

Su postura es irreconciliable.

His stance is irreconcilable.

Illustration for irreconciliable (irreconcilable)

More examples

Las negociaciones fracasaron por diferencias irreconciliables.

The negotiations failed because of irreconcilable differences.

Core concept

Opposing foundations that cannot be merged.

Common phrases

  • diferencias irreconciliables

    irreconcilable differences

  • opiniones irreconciliables

    irreconcilable opinions

Similar words

incompatible: Properties or requirements that cannot be satisfied simultaneously.
inconciliable: Positions that leave almost no room for mutual concession.
intransigente: Firm, inflexible refusal to make concessions.

Definition in Spanish

Que no puede reconciliarse o aceptar un acuerdo debido a diferencias fundamentales.

Word origin

Formed by ir- 'not' plus reconciliable (from reconciliar and Latin reconciliāre), indicating a state that cannot be brought into agreement.

Usage tips

  • The adjective denotes fundamental incompatibility rather than mere stubbornness, so it commonly describes principle-level disputes rather than minor disagreements.

Other meanings

  • uncompromisingadjective
  • incompatibleadjective

Opposites

  • reconciliablereconcilableadjective
  • compatiblecompatibleadjective

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