Incorrigible
Not able to be corrected or reformed; beyond improvement.
adjectiveIncorrigible
Not able to be corrected or reformed; beyond improvement.
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Imagine This
As the tree grew more and more crooked, the chances of correcting the tree to grow straight again were slim.
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Sounds Like
IN-kor-rih-juh-buhl
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Looks Like
In(not)_correctable
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Remember This
Incorrigible describes someone or something that cannot be corrected or reformed, especially in behavior.
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Other Forms
incorrigibilitynoun
incorrigiblyadverb
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Connect With
reform, irredeemable, obstinate, intransigent, intractable
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Note
Do not confuse with 'irreformable' in some contexts; 'incorrigible' emphasizes resistance to correction or reform. Often used for stubborn or habitual misbehavior. Rarely used for things that simply require fixing rather than reforming.