incorrigible — (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɔːrɪdʒəbl/
Korean meaning: 교정될 수 없는, 고쳐지지 않는, 구제불능인
Korean pronunciation: 인**코**리지블
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is an incorrigible shopaholic who buys 20 pairs of shoes she'll never wear.
- Despite failing the driving test five times, Tom remains an incorrigible speed demon.
- She's an incorrigible night owl who thinks 3 AM is the perfect time to reorganize her closet.
incorrigible
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈkɔːrɪdʒəbl//
(of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed
Impossible to reform or correct
In core rigid, able to resist all change!
Incorrigible and terrible, yet horrible to resist!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incorrigibilis', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'corrigibilis' (able to be corrected), which comes from 'corrigere' meaning 'to make right or correct'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is an incorrigible shopaholic who buys 20 pairs of shoes she'll never wear.”
“Despite failing the driving test five times, Tom remains an incorrigible speed demon.”
“She's an incorrigible night owl who thinks 3 AM is the perfect time to reorganize her closet.”
“The incorrigible criminal was sentenced to life imprisonment.”
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