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Irrepressible: meaning, definitions and examples

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irrepressible

 

[ ˌɪrɪˈprɛsɪbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unstoppable force

Unable to be controlled or restrained. Overflowing with enthusiasm or energy.

Synonyms

uncontrollable, unrestrained, unstoppable

Examples of usage

  • He had an irrepressible urge to explore the world.
  • Her irrepressible laughter filled the room.
  • The irrepressible enthusiasm of the students was contagious.

Translations

Translations of the word "irrepressible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrefreável

🇮🇳 अथक

🇩🇪 unbezähmbar

🇮🇩 tak terhentikan

🇺🇦 невгамовний

🇵🇱 niepowstrzymany

🇯🇵 抑えられない

🇫🇷 irrépressible

🇪🇸 irrefrenable

🇹🇷 durdurulamaz

🇰🇷 억누를 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا يقهر

🇨🇿 nezkrotný

🇸🇰 neutíšiteľný

🇨🇳 不可抑制的

🇸🇮 neukrotljiv

🇮🇸 óviðráðanlegur

🇰🇿 тәжірибесіз

🇬🇪 დაუმორჩილებელი

🇦🇿 dayandırılmaz

🇲🇽 irrefrenable

Etymology

The word 'irrepressible' originated from the Latin word 'irrepressibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'reprimere' meaning 'to press back'. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. 'Irrepressible' is used to describe something that cannot be controlled or restrained, often referring to an overwhelming force or energy.

See also: repression, repressive, repressor, unrepressed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,876, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.