Incorrigible

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɔrɪdʒəbəl/

Definitions of incorrigible

noun a person who is incorrigible

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher tried to help the incorrigible student improve his behavior.

A2 The parents were at a loss with their incorrigible child's constant misbehavior.

B1 Despite numerous interventions, the school could not reform the behavior of the incorrigible student.

B2 The judge deemed the criminal to be an incorrigible offender, sentencing him to life in prison.

C1 The psychologist specialized in working with incorrigible individuals who had a history of violent behavior.

C2 The incorrigible nature of the criminal's actions left the jury with no choice but to hand down a harsh sentence.

adjective incapable of being corrected or reformed

Example Sentences

A1 She is an incorrigible optimist, always seeing the bright side of things.

A2 Despite numerous warnings, he remained incorrigible in his bad behavior.

B1 The teacher tried everything to reform the student, but he was truly incorrigible.

B2 His reputation as an incorrigible troublemaker preceded him wherever he went.

C1 The criminal was deemed incorrigible by the judge and sentenced to life in prison.

C2 Her incorrigible nature made it difficult for her to maintain long-lasting relationships.

Examples of incorrigible in a Sentence

formal Despite numerous interventions, the student remained incorrigible in his behavior.

informal No matter what we say, he's just an incorrigible troublemaker.

slang That guy is totally incorrigible, he never listens to anyone.

figurative Her love for him was incorrigible, no matter how much he hurt her.

Grammatical Forms of incorrigible

past tense

incorrigibled

plural

incorrigibles

comparative

more incorrigible

superlative

most incorrigible

present tense

incorrigible

future tense

will be incorrigible

perfect tense

has been incorrigible

continuous tense

is being incorrigible

singular

incorrigible

positive degree

incorrigible

infinitive

to be incorrigible

gerund

being incorrigible

participle

incorrigibled

Origin and Evolution of incorrigible

First Known Use: 1350 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'incorrigible' originated from the Latin word 'incorrigibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'corrigere' meaning 'to correct'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe someone who was unrepentant or unable to be corrected, the word 'incorrigible' has evolved to also mean someone who is beyond reform or improvement in behavior or character.