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Definitions for irrepressible
ˌɪr ɪˈprɛs ə bəlir·re·press·ible

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. irrepressible, uncontrollableadjective

    impossible to repress or control

    "an irrepressible chatterbox"; "uncontrollable laughter"

Wiktionary

  1. irrepressibleadjective

    Not containable or controllable.

ChatGPT

  1. irrepressible

    Irrepressible refers to something that cannot be controlled or restrained, typically in reference to emotions, behaviors, or actions. It can also refer to someone who is full of enthusiasm or energy that cannot be contained or subdued.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Irrepressibleadjective

    not capable of being repressed, restrained, or controlled; as, irrepressible joy; an irrepressible conflict

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Irrepressible

    ir-re-pres′i-bl, adj. not to be restrained.—adv. Irrepress′ibly.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of irrepressible in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of irrepressible in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of irrepressible in a Sentence

  1. Rod Graves:

    The insensitive remarks made by Jon Gruden about DeMaurice Smith are indicative of the racism that exists on many levels of professional sports, furthermore, it reveals that the journey for African Americans and other minorities in sports is riddled with irrepressible mindsets at the highest level. It is our hope that the league and team ownership will address this matter with a remedy commensurate with these painful words. This is yet another inflection point in a society fraught with cynical social blinders, absent of respect for the intellectual capacity and leadership of minorities. When will it end?

  2. Angela Gittens:

    Passenger traffic remained resilient in the face of the global uncertainties that beleaguered many economies in 2013 and 2014, international tourism, in particular, was irrepressible in 2014 considering the geopolitical risks that have persisted in certain parts of the world, such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The Ebola outbreak also presented significant challenges to the aviation sector.

  3. Alan Horn:

    This weekends monumental success is a testament to the world theyve envisioned, the talent involved, and their collective passion, matched by the irrepressible enthusiasm of fans around the world.

  4. President Obama:

    No matter how long it takes, the United States will find and bring to justice the terrorists who are responsible for Kayla's captivity and death, on this day, we take comfort in the fact that the future belongs not to those who destroy, but rather to the irrepressible force of human goodness that Kayla Mueller shall forever represent.

  5. Angela Gittens:

    Passenger traffic remained resilient in the face of the global uncertainties that beleaguered many economies in 2013 and 2014, international tourism, in particular, was irrepressible in 2014 considering the geopolitical risks that have persisted in certain parts of the world, such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

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