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Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-kawr-i-juh-buh l, -kor-
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkɔr ɪ dʒə bəl, -ˈkɒr-

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Définition of incorrigible

Origin :
  • 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.
  • adj bad, hopeless
Example sentences :
  • "You are an incorrigible, young Bonaparte," said the teacher.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • Bobby was incorrigible, and there was no use in expecting seriousness from him.
  • Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • Razumov envied the materialism of the thief and the passion of the incorrigible lover.
  • Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
  • It is quite possible that I am a bad economist; but it is certain that I am incorrigible.
  • Extract from : « Notes on My Books » by Joseph Conrad
  • I laughed at this fad, and, not thinking him incorrigible I took him into my service.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • After all, I understand the distrust that I inspire you with, for I am an incorrigible conspirator.
  • Extract from : « A Romance of the West Indies » by Eugne Sue
  • You are incorrigible, and that is all that can be said about it.
  • Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford
  • "Then of course it is my duty to beg pardon once more," said the incorrigible.
  • Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford
  • "Yes you can, or you can let us tell it," said the incorrigible.
  • Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford
  • He does not depict little saints, or incorrigible rascals, but just boys.
  • Extract from : « Breaking Away » by Oliver Optic

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