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irretrievable

adjective

/ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

Meaning

impossible to recover or regain

The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.

irrecoverable, lost, gone, unrecoverable

recoverable, retrievable

irretrievable loss, irretrievable damage, irretrievable situation

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

allowing liquids or gases to pass through

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical rather than idealistic.

Relating to the brain; intellectual rather than emotional or physical.

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Unreasonably high (of a price or amount charged).