Incorrigible
Not able to be corrected or reformed; beyond improvement.
adjectiveIncorrigible
Not able to be corrected or reformed; beyond improvement.
adjectiveImagine This
As the tree grew more and more crooked, the chances of correcting the tree to grow straight again were slim.
Sounds Like
IN-kor-rih-juh-buhl
Looks Like
In(not)_correctable
Remember This
Incorrigible describes someone or something that cannot be corrected or reformed, especially in behavior.
Other Forms
Connect With
reform, irredeemable, obstinate, intransigent, intractable
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.
Study Deeper
- The teacher described the student as incorrigible, despite numerous warnings and interventions.
- His incorrigible lateness made it impossible for him to keep a steady job.
From Latin incorrigibilis, from in- (not) + corrigere (to correct) + -ibilis (able).
IN + CORRIG + IBLE: remember that incorrigible literally means not able to be corrected (in- = not; corrig = correct; -ible = able).
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