irreproachable

/ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌir-i-ˈprō-chə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

irreproachable — adjective

  • irreproachablepositive
  • more irreproachablecomparative
  • most irreproachablesuperlative

1. so honest, careful, or morally right that no one can fairly blame or criticize t

1.形容詞C2
釋義

so honest, careful, or morally right that no one can fairly blame or criticize the person or thing

例句

After ten years as treasurer, Gabriela kept an irreproachable record of every donation.

common collocation: irreproachable record

The judge's irreproachable conduct in court earned respect from both lawyers.

common collocation: irreproachable conduct

同義詞
  • blameless

    focuses on not being at fault for a wrong action or situation

  • impeccable

    often used for manners, taste, or standards as well as moral judgment

  • spotless

    common for records and reputations, and also used literally for cleanliness

反義詞
  • blameworthy

    describes a person or act that deserves criticism

  • questionable

    suggests doubt about whether something is right or acceptable

  • tainted

    suggests moral damage or suspicion caused by past wrongdoing

文法句型

irreproachable + noun

be irreproachable

用法筆記

Usually used in formal writing or careful speech for conduct, records, manners, judgement, or reputation. It praises something as beyond fair criticism, not simply as very good.

常見錯誤

❌The soup was irreproachable because it tasted nice.
✅The soup was excellent because it tasted nice.
💡'irreproachable' usually judges conduct, standards, or character, not ordinary enjoyment of food.
❌He felt irreproachable after the apology.
✅He felt relieved after the apology.
💡'irreproachable' describes a person or thing that cannot be blamed, not a temporary feeling.