irreconcilable

Definition

  • adjective: so different that agreement is not possible
  • adjective: impossible to reconcile

Examples

  • They are filing for divorce, citing 'irreconcilable differences'. [=they cannot agree on most things or on important things]

  • theories that are 'irreconcilable' with each other

Movie quotes

  • (..) but the truth, so help you God? SCARLET: I do. You request a divorce by the state of California... ...citing irreconcilable differences. This correct? - Yes, Your Honor. - Is Michael O'Donnell present? No, Your Honor. I take his absence as agreement (..)
    2009 17 Again