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[ adjective ] impossible to repair, rectify, or amend

Examples

"irreparable harm" "an irreparable mistake" "irreparable damages"

Used in print

(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)

Though it was a great relief when the big brains on these shows turned_out to be frauds and phonies , it did irreparable damage to the ego of the editor and many_another intelligent , well-informed American .

Related terms

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