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irreconcilable

adjective

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Meaning

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So different that agreement or harmony is impossible; unable to be brought into a friendly relationship or resolved.

Example Sentence

The two sides had irreconcilable differences regarding the budget, making negotiations very difficult.

Usage Note

You would use 'irreconcilable' to describe ideas, beliefs, or people that are so fundamentally different that they cannot be brought into agreement or harmony. For example, if two friends have views on a topic that are completely opposed and cannot be resolved, their opinions are irreconcilable.