irreconcilable
adjective/ɪˌrɛkənˈsaɪləbəl/
Frequency rank: #17,446 most common English word
Meaning
impossible to bring into agreement or harmony; incompatible.
Example sentence
The two business partners split up because their views on management were completely irreconcilable.
Synonyms & related words
- incompatible
- conflicting
- opposing
- contradictory
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