irreproachable
/,iri'proutʃəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Free from blame or fault; beyond criticism: Describes a person, their character, or their actions as being so good or correct that no valid criticism can be made against them.
- Impeccable; faultless: Suggests a standard of conduct or quality that is perfect and leaves no room for reproach or censure.
Usage
The adjective "irreproachable" is formal and carries a strong sense of moral or ethical perfection. It is used to describe behavior, character, or reputation that is considered flawless and beyond any possible blame. - It typically modifies nouns like character, conduct, behavior, reputation, record, integrity. - It is often used in contexts involving ethics, professionalism, or personal virtue.
Examples
- Describing character:
- Her professional conduct has been absolutely irreproachable for over twenty years.
- He is known as a man of irreproachable integrity.
- Describing reputation or record:
- The judge maintained an irreproachable reputation throughout her long career.
- The company's safety record is irreproachable.
Advanced Usage
- "Irreproachable" in a legal or official context: Often used to describe the unimpeachable nature of evidence, a witness's credibility, or an official's conduct.
- The evidence was presented with irreproachable clarity.
- The committee found his financial dealings to be irreproachable.
Variants and Related Words
- Irreproachably (adverb): In a manner that is beyond reproach.
- She performed her duties irreproachably.
- Irreproachability (noun, rare): The quality of being irreproachable.
- The irreproachability of his motives was never in doubt.
Synonyms
- Blameless: Free from blame; innocent.
- Impeccable: In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
- Unimpeachable: Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.
- Faultless: Without any flaws or defects; perfect.
- Exemplary: Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Antonyms
- Reprehensible: Deserving censure or condemnation.
- Blameworthy: Responsible for wrongdoing and deserving of censure.
- Culpable: Deserving blame.
- Faulty: Having defects or imperfections.
Idioms and Phrases
While "irreproachable" itself is not commonly part of idioms, it is frequently used in the phrase "of irreproachable character". - The position requires someone of irreproachable character.
Adjective
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free of guilt; not subject to blame
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has lived a blameless life
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of irreproachable character
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an unimpeachable reputation
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