incorrigible
pronunciation
How to pronounce incorrigible in British English:
UK [ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbl]
How to pronounce incorrigible in American English:
US [ɪnˈkɔrɪdʒəbl]
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- Adjective:
- impervious to correction by punishment
Word Origin
- incorrigible (adj.)
- mid-14c., from Old French incorrigible (mid-14c.), or directly from Latin incorrigibilis "not to be corrected," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + corrigibilis, from corrigere "to correct" (see correct). Related: Incorrigibly. As a noun, from 1746.
Example
- 1. I 'm kurt . I 'm eleven . I 'm incorrigible .
- 2. That combination was supposed to make americans rich - and don 't you try to say otherwise , you incorrigible extremist .
- 3. Will not commit incorrigible big mistake .
- 4. The incorrigible children of ashton place : book I : the mysterious howling .
- 5. Incorrigible ! The dream to find friends go . Good night , sweet dreams !