Antonyms for incontrovertible


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buhl, in-kon-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn kɒn trəˈvɜr tə bəl, ɪnˌkɒn-


Definition of incontrovertible

Origin :
  • 1640s, from in- (1) "not" + controvertible (see controvert). Related: Incontrovertibly.
  • adj beyond dispute
Example sentences :
  • Carpenter's indictment of civilization seems to me incontrovertible.
  • Extract from : « Is civilization a disease? » by Stanton Coit
  • If the Gulf States go, still it is their right, immemorial, incontrovertible!
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • And has an incontrovertible opinion been formed as to the paternity of this tract?
  • Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Number 66, February 1, 1851 » by Various
  • The facts speak for themselves, and facts are incontrovertible.
  • Extract from : « The Winning Clue » by James Hay, Jr.
  • We think we have shown this fact by incontrovertible evidence.
  • Extract from : « Guano » by Solon Robinson
  • The texts of the Salic law give us incontrovertible evidence.
  • Extract from : « The Common Law » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
  • Nothing could be more just or incontrovertible than this claim.
  • Extract from : « The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck » by Baron Trenck
  • His reasoning was incontrovertible; but I damned his conclusions.
  • Extract from : « Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, » by George Alfred Townsend
  • “It is a sad but incontrovertible fact,” replied Mr Summers.
  • Extract from : « The Lifeboat » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • The principle expressed is incontrovertible—but there may be something beyond it.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Edgar Allan Poe » by Edgar Allan Poe

Synonyms for incontrovertible

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