The doctor said that this sickness is irremediable.
Source: tatoeba (1115836)
Irremediable
Synonyms for "irremediable" (58 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
ausgespieltbankruptbeyond recallbeyond remedyblastedblightedbrokencurelessdesolateddestroyeddevastateddone for
Strong matches (17)
done indown-and-outfallenfinishedgonegone to pothopelessimmedicableimpossiblein ruinsincorrigibleincurableinoperableirreclaimableirrecoverableirredeemable
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (29)
irreformableirreparableirretrievableirreversibleirrevocablekaputlostoverthrownpast hopepast praying forravagedremedilessruinedruinousspoiledterminaluncorrectableundoneunmitigableunrelievable
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Adjective(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ausgespielt, bankrupt, beyond recall, beyond remedy, blasted.
- Sentence evidence is available for irremediable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "irremediable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "irremediable"
Keep "irremediable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "irremediable" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "irremediable", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "irremediable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
1 entriespermanent condition
More specific
6 entriescatastrophic failureirreparable injuryirreversible damagepolicy failurestructural defectsystemic failure
Collocations
6 entriesirremediable conditionirremediable consequencesirremediable damageirremediable errorirremediable failureirremediable situation
Inflections
2 entriesmore irremediablemost irremediable
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Dryas was almost tempted by this display of friendship and these splendid promises to give his assent to the marriage; but on the other hand he reflected that the girl seemed destined for a higher connection, and he feared that he might find himself in an irremediable difficulty should the maiden ever be identified and her parents learn that he had married her to a man of such low condition, merely for the sake of some presents. For this reason he refused his assent and declined all the gifts, at the same time entreating Dorcon not to be offended.
Source: tatoeba (6212479)
It is not only misery, corruption and Third Worldism that has led the Kabyles to want the independence of Kabylia, but it is the total difference with the other Algerians on all levels, political, mystical, linguistic, philosophical, legal, moral, cultural and civilizational. And this last one is irremediable!
Source: tatoeba (9472752)
The effects may be less dramatic in the short term than the destruction that could be wrought by nuclear explosions, but over the next three to four decades, climate change could cause irremediable harm to the habitats upon which human societies depend for survival.
Source: tatoeba (11739232)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "irremediable"?
Closest matches include ausgespielt, bankrupt, beyond recall, beyond remedy, blasted.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "irremediable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.