incorrigible

Definition

Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright.

Etymology

From Middle English incorrigible, from Middle French incorrigible (1334), or directly from Latin incorrigibilis (“not to be corrected”), from in- (“not”) + corrigere (“to correct”) + -ibilis (“-able”), equivalent to in- + corrigible. Recorded since 1340.

Example Sentences

• "The construction flaw is incorrigible; any attempt to amend it would cause a complete collapse."
• "an incorrigible youth"
• "His dark soul was too incorrigible to repent, even at his execution."

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