irrefutable

adjective

ir·​re·​fut·​able ˌir-i-ˈfyü-tə-bəl  i-ˈre-fyə-tə- 

ˌi(r)-

: impossible to refute : incontrovertible

irrefutable proof

irrefutability

ˌir-i-ˌfyü-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

i-ˌre-fyə-tə-

ˌi(r)-

noun

irrefutably

ˌir-i-ˈfyü-tə-blē 

i-ˈre-fyə-tə-

ˌi(r)-

adverb

Synonyms

• accomplished
• certain
• inarguable
• incontestable
• incontrovertible
• indisputable
• indubitable
• irrefragable
• positive
• sure
• unanswerable
• unarguable
• unchallengeable
• undeniable
• unquestionable

Examples of irrefutable in a Sentence

There is irrefutable evidence that he committed these crimes.

the irrefutable reply of “Because I like it!”

Recent Examples on the Web

For planners around the world, Brooklyn Bridge Park is irrefutable proof not only that a city can adapt to climate change by reengineering its edge but that the process can — should — yield beauty, joy, and romance. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 July 2024

How To Integrate Short-Form Videos Into Your UX/UI As short-form videos continue to dominate content consumption, their value in enhancing user experience (UX) and interface design (UI) is irrefutable. —Steven Widen, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

Thousands of bottles of the hot sauce were sent to The WB to serve as irrefutable proof the audience was out there. —Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024

Shane’s takings would be irrefutable proof of her worth. —Lili Owen Rowlands, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin irrefutabilis, from Latin in- + refutare to refute

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

irrefutable

adjective

ir·​re·​fut·​able ˌir-i-ˈfyüt-ə-bəl  (ˈ)ir-ˈ(r)ef-yət- 

: not capable of being proved wrong : indisputable

irrefutable proof

irrefutably

-blē 

adverb