irreproachable

[ir-i-proh-chuh-buhl]

adjective

1. free from blame; not able to be reproached or censured.

   Synonyms: unflawed, impeccable, blameless

irreproachable

/ ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbəl /

adjective

1. not deserving reproach; blameless

Other Word Forms

• irreproachableness noun
• irreproachability noun
• irreproachably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irreproachable¹

First recorded in 1625–35; ir- ² + reproachable ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Even with such a seemingly irreproachable mission, this corporation has come under fire many times, facing it’s first existential threat a mere two years after its inception in 1969,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

A former New Dealer, an academic, an internationalist, he was the type who offended Cohn, but he was almost comically irreproachable.

From Salon

“He will remain in the memories of the supporters as someone with an irreproachable attitude, who has defended our colors with faultless commitment.”

From Seattle Times

“We have no precedent for a colleague with such a brilliant, irreproachable track record, who has waged such a head-on fight against organized crime, to have been a victim,” Sapriza said.

From Washington Post

“The conduct of neither, if strictly examined, will be irreproachable; but since then, we have both, I hope, improved in civility.”

From Literature