adj

irreparable

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adj

So badly damaged or harmed that it cannot be fixed or made right again.

"The scandal caused irreparable damage to his reputation."

"The flood left the building in an irreparable state."

How to Use Irreparable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeyond repair or fixing, often used for damage to relationships, reputations, or property.

Common pairings

irreparable harm irreparable damage

more irreparable comparative, most irreparable superlative

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The scandal caused _____ damage to his reputation.

From Old French irréparable, from Latin irreparabilis, from ir- ("not") plus reparable ("repairable").

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