adjective

irremisible

unforgivable

Word: irremisible


Meaning in English:

The word "irremisible" is an adjective in Spanish that means "unpardonable" or "unforgivable."

It is used to describe an action, mistake, or sin that cannot be forgiven or excused.


Breakdown of the word:

  • "ir-": a prefix meaning "not" or "un-" (indicating negation)
  • "remisible": derived from the verb "remitir" which means "to forgive", "to remit", or "to pardon."

So, "irremisible" literally means "not pardonable" or "not forgivable."


Synonyms:

  • Imperdonable
  • Inexcusable
  • Indeleble (in certain contexts, meaning unforgettable or lasting in a negative sense)
  • Inolvidable (when denoting something that can't be forgiven or forgotten negatively)

Antonyms:

  • Remisible (pardonable, excusable)
  • Perdonable (forgivable)
  • Justificable (justifiable, excusable)
  • Aceptable (acceptable/applicable in context)

Usage example:

  • "Era un error irremisible que afectó a toda la comunidad."
    • "It was an unforgivable mistake that affected the entire community."

Summary:

"irremisible" is a descriptive term indicating that something cannot be forgiven or excused, usually referring to offenses, mistakes, or faults of great magnitude.

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Examples

¿Crees que su comportamiento egoísta fue realmente irremisible?adjective

Do you think his selfish behavior was really unforgivable?

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