irrefutable
Cannot be challenged
Irrefutable describes something that cannot be denied or disproven: irrefutable evidence, an irrefutable argument.
The word implies such overwhelming force that any attempt at contradiction would fail.
It often appears in legal and academic contexts where the strength of proof matters: The DNA evidence was irrefutable.
Impossible to contradict
- indisputableImpossible to contest
- unassailableImpossible to attack successfully
- unarguableImpossible to dispute
- inarguableImpossible to contest
absolute · certain · definitive · conclusive · clear-cut · unambiguous · unequivocal · manifest
Demonstration of truth
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
verification · corroboration · substantiation · confirmation · fact · data · record · finding
Able to persuade
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- cogentClearly logical and convincing
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
powerful · effective · potent · authoritative · sound · valid · substantial · credible
Reasoned case or dispute
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- deductionConclusion from premises
- syllogismFormal deductive argument structure
- premiseFoundation for logical argument
conclusion · axiom · proof · demonstration · validity · proposition · postulate · lemma
undeniable
Impossible to contradict
- indisputableImpossible to contest
- unassailableImpossible to attack successfully
- unarguableImpossible to dispute
inarguable · absolute · certain · definitive · conclusive · clear-cut · unambiguous · unequivocal · manifest · evident
proof
Demonstration of truth
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
demonstration · verification · corroboration · substantiation · confirmation · fact · data · record · finding · exhibit
convincing
Able to persuade
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- cogentClearly logical and convincing
forceful · powerful · effective · potent · authoritative · sound · valid · substantial · credible · decisive
argument
Reasoned case or dispute
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- deductionConclusion from premises
- syllogismFormal deductive argument structure
premise · conclusion · axiom · proof · demonstration · validity · proposition · postulate · lemma · inference
irrefutablerefutable
Capable of being disproven
disputable · debatable · controvertible · questionable · contestable
irrefutableinconclusive
Not yielding a decision
unconvincing · weak · flimsy · tenuous · speculative