Unrecoverable
(adjective)
- Not able to be regained or restored.
- Not capable of being recovered, regained, or restored.
- Not capable of being repaid or compensated.
Origin:
Early 17th century, from un- + recoverable.
Examples:
- The loss of the company was considered unrecoverable and many employees lost their jobs.
- The damage to the painting was deemed unrecoverable and it was deemed priceless.
- The situation in the country was deemed unrecoverable and the government decided to intervene.
- The funds lost in the investment were unrecoverable and the investors were left with a huge loss.
- The data was unrecoverable and it was a huge blow to the company.