in|cor´ri|gi|bly

in|cor´ri|gi|bly
in|cor|ri|gi|ble «ihn KR uh juh buhl, -KOR-», adjective, noun.
–adjective.
1. so firmly fixed (in bad ways, a bad habit, or the like) that reform or change cannot be expected: »

An incorrigible liar will lie in spite of any punishment.

SYNONYM(S): irredeemable.
2. so fixed that it cannot be changed or cured: »

Nothing could break her of her incorrigible habit of giggling.

–n.
an incorrigible person or animal.
in|cor´ri|gi|ble|ness, noun.
in|cor´ri|gi|bly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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