irreconcilable

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The very concept of the U.S.—a nation that opens itself to people from around the world—is irreconcilable with far-right German blood-and-soil ideology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The flag itself has been a symbol of starkly irreconcilable ideals.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

James Murdoch's relationship with his father and older brother Lachlan appears irreconcilable.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

In times of high uncertainty, irreconcilable differences may mean further changes to the statement would mean robbing Peter to pay Paul.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

How can a writer reconcile these irreconcilable demands about where the words should go in a sentence?

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker