Irrefutable

hard

ih-REF-yoo-tuh-bul

adjective

Definition

Impossible to deny or disprove

Examples

The evidence against him was irrefutable.
Her logic was irrefutable and convinced everyone.

Synonyms

indisputableincontrovertibleundeniableconclusive

Antonyms

debatabledisputablequestionablerefutable

Categories

GRE Tip

Irrefutable is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "indisputable" or "incontrovertible" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "debatable".

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