Incorruptible

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɔːrʌptəbəl/

Definitions of incorruptible

adjective not subject to corruption or decay; unimpaired; not influenced or swayed by bribery or other illegal or unethical methods

Example Sentences

A1 She is known for her honest and incorruptible nature.

A2 The judge was praised for being fair and incorruptible.

B1 The incorruptible police officer refused to accept bribes.

B2 The leader was admired for his unwavering and incorruptible principles.

C1 The incorruptible politician stood firm against corruption in the government.

C2 His reputation as an incorruptible businessman was well-deserved.

Examples of incorruptible in a Sentence

formal The judge was known for his strict adherence to an incorruptible code of ethics.

informal My grandfather always said that honesty was the most incorruptible quality a person could have.

slang In this town, being incorruptible is seen as a rare trait among politicians.

figurative Her incorruptible spirit shone brightly in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of incorruptible

past tense

incorrupted

plural

incorruptibles

comparative

more incorruptible

superlative

most incorruptible

present tense

is incorruptible

future tense

will be incorruptible

perfect tense

has been incorruptible

continuous tense

is being incorruptible

singular

incorruptible

positive degree

incorruptible

infinitive

to be incorruptible

gerund

being incorruptible

participle

incorruptible

Origin and Evolution of incorruptible

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'incorruptible' originated from the Latin word 'incorruptibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'corruptibilis' meaning 'corruptible'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'incorruptible' has retained its original meaning of not subject to decay or deterioration, but it has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe someone who is morally upright and cannot be influenced or bribed.