'Incorrigible' definitions:

Definition of 'incorrigible'

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adjective
Impervious to correction by punishment [ant: corrigible]

Definition of 'Incorrigible'

From: GCIDE
  • Incorrigible \In*cor"ri*gi*ble\, a. [L. incorrigibilis: cf. F. incorrigible. See In- not, and Corrigible.] Not corrigible; incapable of being corrected or amended; bad beyond correction; irreclaimable; as, incorrigible error. "Incorrigible fools." --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Incorrigible'

From: GCIDE
  • Incorrigible \In*cor"ri*gi*ble\, n. One who is incorrigible; a person whose persistent bad behavior cannot be changed; especially, a hardened criminal; as, the perpetual imprisonment of incorrigibles; incorrigible and disruptive children need to be placed in a separate classroom. [1913 Webster]

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