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"Indisputable" vs. "irrefutable": a study in certainty
Lloyd Cooper 31/10/2024, 21:12
What is similar?
Both "indisputable" and "irrefutable" are adjectives used to describe something that cannot be denied or disproved. They imply a level of certainty or a lack of doubt regarding the veracity of a statement or claim.
What is different?
The word "indisputable" often suggests that something is so clear and obvious that no one would argue against it. "Irrefutable" conveys a stronger sense of not being able to argue against due to evidence or logic, often used in contexts where proof is involved.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Indisputable- The fact that the Earth orbits the Sun is indisputable.
- Her talent is indisputable; she impressed everyone with her performance.
- It was an indisputable victory, with no room for argument.
- The lawyer presented irrefutable evidence that proved the defendant's innocence.
- His arguments were so well-founded that they were irrefutable.
- The DNA test results were irrefutable, leaving no doubt about his identity.
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