What is another word for irretrievably?

Pronunciation: [ɪɹɪtɹˈiːvəblɪ] (IPA)

Irretrievably is a word that signifies a situation that cannot be reversed or corrected. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of irretrievably, such as irreparably, irreversibly, permanently, hopelessly, and incurably. These words are often used interchangeably and convey the same meaning. Irreparably and irreversibly refer to a situation that cannot be repaired or undone, while permanently and hopelessly indicate a situation that is permanent and without hope of change. Incurably denotes a situation that is beyond treatment or cure. Synonyms for irretrievably can enhance the expressiveness of the sentence and provide a broader range of vocabulary options in communication.

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Usage examples for Irretrievably

Thus a most favourable opportunity of completing the rout already commenced, was irretrievably lost.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
It had been as if he were the youngest among them; but now, in spite of all that he or they could do, he seemed suddenly and irretrievably aged.
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells
Miss Lawton's butler summoned you this afternoon by my instructions, and with gratifying promptness you came and did just what I expected you would do-betrayed yourself irretrievably in your haste to recover the evidence which now will hang you!
"The Crevice"
William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander

Famous quotes with Irretrievably

  • Many thousands of youth have been deprived of the benefit of education thereby, their morals ruined, and talents irretrievably lost to society, for want of cultivation: while two parties have been idly contending who should bestow it.
    Joseph Lancaster
  • Lest he should wander irretrievably from the right path, he stands still.
    William Hazlitt
  • Man supposes that he directs his life and governs his actions, when his existence is irretrievably under the control of destiny.
    Johann von Goethe
  • If decade after decade the truth cannot be told, each person's mind begins to roam irretrievably. One's fellow countrymen become harder to understand than Martians.
    Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn
  • Our world has definitely not learned from past mistakes. Communities have disappeared by mismanagement and by rampant destructions of flora and fauna. “Short time vision” made us irretrievably step out of nature. (Why step out of nature )
    Erik Pevernagie

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