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Synonyms & Similar Words
irretrievable
irrecoverable
unregainable
lost
irreparable
hopeless
incurable
irreformable
unfixable
unsalvageable
beyond repair
irredeemable
uncorrectable
unrectifiable
insoluble
unsolvable
impassable
impassible
unattainable
unachievable
unreachable
unobtainable
unavailable
inaccessible
unrealizable
unworkable
unusable
inoperable
infeasible
impracticable
nonrecoverable
unreclaimable
unrecoverable
irremediable
irreconcilable
Meaning of Unrecoverable
The primary meaning of "unrecoverable" refers to something that cannot be regained, restored, or retrieved.
Definitions
- Unable to be recovered or regained
- * Incapable of being restored to a normal or usable state
- * Beyond repair or redemption
Etymology of Unrecoverable
The word "unrecoverable" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "recoverable," which is derived from the Old French "recovrer," meaning "to get back" or "to regain."
Historically, the term has been used to describe situations or items that are beyond retrieval or restoration.
Example Uses
- The data on the damaged hard drive was unrecoverable, and we had to start over from scratch.
- * The relationship between the two countries had become unrecoverable due to years of conflict and mistrust.
- * The company's reputation was unrecoverable after the scandal, and they eventually went out of business.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
recoverable
retrievable
regainable
reparable
curable
fixable
salvageable
correctable
rectifiable
solvable
attainable
achievable
reachable
obtainable
available
accessible
realizable
workable
usable
operable
feasible
practicable
redeemable
reversible