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Synonyms & Similar Words
uncontrollable
unmanageable
unruly
rebellious
disobedient
defiant
stubborn
obstinate
recalcitrant
refractory
intractable
incorrigible
ungovernable
unyielding
inflexible
rigid
uncooperative
resistant
contrary
wayward
headstrong
willful
obstreperous
insubordinate
delinquent
disorderly
turbulent
riotous
rowdy
boisterous
rambunctious
unbridled
unconquerable
unregenerate
hopeless
irredeemable
irreformable
irrepressible
implacable
unrelenting
inexorable
Meaning of Incorrigible
The primary meaning of the word "Incorrigible" is describing someone or something that cannot be corrected, improved, or reformed.
Definitions
- Unable to be corrected or improved, stubbornly refusing to change or be reformed
- * Deliberately and persistently misbehaving or disobedient
Etymology of Incorrigible
The word "Incorrigible" originates from the Latin "in-" (meaning not) and "corrigere" (meaning to correct), with the suffix "-ible" forming an adjective, and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something or someone that cannot be corrected or improved.
Example Uses
- The incorrigible child refused to listen to his parents and continued to misbehave.
- * She was an incorrigible optimist, always looking on the bright side of things.
- * The incorrigible criminal had a long history of offenses and showed no signs of reform.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
manageable
controllable
obedient
compliant
cooperative
flexible
yielding
governable
reformable
correctable
redeemable
hopeful
redeeming
salvaging
improving
ameliorating
mitigating
palliating
assuaging
conciliating
placating
propitiating
pacifying
mollifying
soothing
calming
tranquilizing
moderating