irrefutable

[ ih-ref-yuh-tuh-buhl, ir-i-fyoo-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not capable of being refuted or disproved:

   irrefutable logic.

   Synonyms: undeniable, incontrovertible, indisputable

irrefutable

/ ˌɪrɪˈfjuːtəbəl; ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl /

adjective

1. impossible to deny or disprove; incontrovertible

Derived Forms

• irˌrefutaˈbility, noun
• irˈrefutably, adverb

Other Words From

• ir·refu·ta·bili·ty ir·refu·ta·ble·ness noun
• ir·refu·ta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrefutable¹

1610–20; < Late Latin irrefūtābilis. See ir- ², refutable ( def )

Example Sentences

The chancellor listed what she said was irrefutable evidence that the plans were never going to be delivered.

From BBC

Groups representing bereaved families said they were horrified, adding it was “irrefutable evidence the NHS was overwhelmed”.

From BBC

“This law firm has uncovered evidence that the smear campaign is being orchestrated by far-left organizations bent on destroying Bill O’Reilly for political and financial reasons. That evidence will be put forth shortly and it is irrefutable.”

From Slate

Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK said the use of blanket policies would be “irrefutable evidence” some NHS services had been overwhelmed in the pandemic.

From BBC

“It was irrefutable. You just didn't realise it.”

From BBC

Related Words

• indisputable
• ironclad
• unassailable
• undeniable