irremissibleness
Definition
Irremissibleness (noun)
The quality or state of being irremissible, meaning: 1. Incapable of being forgiven or pardoned: Refers to an offense or wrongdoing so severe that it cannot be excused or absolved. 2. Unavoidable or not subject to postponement: Describes a duty, obligation, or necessity that cannot be evaded, delayed, or set aside.
Usage Examples
- (The offense was so serious that it could not be forgiven.)
- (The duty was unavoidable and could not be postponed.)
Advanced Usage
- (Some religious traditions argue that certain transgressions cannot be pardoned.)
- (The deadline was absolute and could not be extended.)
Variants and Related Words
- Irremissible (adjective): not capable of being remitted, forgiven, or avoided.
- His behavior was deemed irremissible by the committee. (His actions could not be pardoned.)
- Irremissibly (adverb): in a manner that cannot be forgiven or avoided.
- She was irremissibly bound to fulfill the contract. (She was obligated without any possibility of escape.)
Synonyms
- Unforgivableness: the quality of being impossible to forgive.
- Inexcusability: the state of being without justification or pardon.
- Inevitability: the quality of being certain and unavoidable (for the second meaning).
- Obligatoriness: the state of being required or mandatory (for the second meaning).
Related Idioms
- Beyond redemption: so bad that it cannot be corrected or forgiven.
- His betrayal was beyond redemption, reflecting the irremissibleness of his actions. (The betrayal was irreparable.)
- No two ways about it: used to emphasize that something is unavoidable or certain.
- There are no two ways about it: the irremissibleness of the duty is clear. (The duty is absolutely mandatory.)