Unregenerate

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈrɛdʒənəˌreɪt/

Definitions of unregenerate

adjective not reformed or converted, obstinate or unrepentant

Example Sentences

A1 The unregenerate plant needed more sunlight to grow.

A2 She was unregenerate in her belief that everything would work out in the end.

B1 The unregenerate behavior of the students led to disciplinary action.

B2 Despite numerous warnings, his unregenerate attitude towards safety remained unchanged.

C1 The unregenerate nature of the criminal's actions shocked even the most seasoned detectives.

C2 Her unregenerate stubbornness made it difficult to reach a compromise.

Examples of unregenerate in a Sentence

formal The unregenerate behavior of the criminal led to his arrest.

informal He's just an unregenerate troublemaker, always causing problems.

slang That guy is totally unregenerate, he never learns his lesson.

figurative Her unregenerate attitude towards change hindered her personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of unregenerate

• past tense: unregenerated
• plural: unregenerates
• comparative: more unregenerate
• superlative: most unregenerate
• present tense: unregenerates
• future tense: will unregenerate
• perfect tense: have unregenerated
• continuous tense: is unregenerating
• singular: unregenerate
• positive degree: unregenerate
• infinitive: to unregenerate
• gerund: unregenerating
• participle: unregenerated

Origin and Evolution of unregenerate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unregenerate' originated from the Latin word 'regeneratus' which means 'renewed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe someone who has not been spiritually renewed or converted, the word 'unregenerate' has evolved to also mean someone who is obstinate or unrepentant in their behavior.