Incorrigible

adjOne word substitutionSynonymSSC PYQ × 14

/ɪnkˈɑrədʒəbəl/ · इन्कॉरिजबल

Meaning

One who cannot be reformed or changed

not able to be corrected or reformed

हिंदी अर्थ

असुधार्य, जिसे सुधारा न जा सके

असुधार्य, जो सुधर न सके

Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
IncurableHopelessInveterateHardenedIrredeemableUnrepentant
Antonyms · विलोम
ReformableCurableCorrigibleRepentant
Example sentences

He is an incorrigible optimist.

The class treats him as an incorrigible joker.

Radhika's grandfather is an incorrigible storyteller, and the children love him for it.

Daily use: Incorrigible hai, kitna bhi samjhao.

Word forms
Incorrigibility nIncorrigible adjIncorrigibly adv
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Incorrigible में correct सुनिए — corrigible यानी जिसे correct किया जा सके; 'in' यानी नहीं — incorrigible वह जिसे कितना भी समझाओ, सुधरता नहीं।

Hear CORRECT in inCORRIGible: corrigible is 'one who can be corrected'. Add 'in' (not) and INCORRIGIBLE is the one whom no amount of correcting can reform.

Exam note

बहुत पूछा गया: 'one who cannot be reformed'। Obdurate, hardened क़रीबी options; reformable और contrite उल्टे भाव हैं।

A frequently asked one: 'one who cannot be reformed'. Obdurate and hardened are close options; reformable and contrite are the opposite ideas.

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