Irrepressible: meaning, definitions and examples

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irrepressible

[ ˌɪrɪˈprɛsɪbəl ]

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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

Word origin

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.