incorruptible

adjective

in·​cor·​rupt·​ible ˌin-kə-ˈrəp-tə-bəl How to pronounce incorruptible (audio)
: incapable of corruption: such as
a
: incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted
b
: not subject to decay or dissolution
incorruptibility noun
incorruptible noun
incorruptibly adverb

Examples of incorruptible in a Sentence

He was trusted, respected, and completely incorruptible.
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The name links their ideals to those of the famously incorruptible Roman senator Cato the Younger, who led the opposition to the tyranny of Julius Caesar. Fara Dabhoiwala, Harpers Magazine, 4 June 2025 Raid 2 When Gupta created the world of an honest income tax officer, his Amay Patnaik (Devgn) was the incorruptible, slipper-wearing government officer who bore the brunt of his own honesty. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 While remaining super soft to the touch, the jacket, available in both men’s and women’s silhouettes, still provides a tough barrier to outside rain and snow that is incorruptible over time. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024 While remaining super soft to the touch, the jacket, available in both men’s and women’s silhouettes, still provides a tough barrier to outside rain and snow that is incorruptible over time. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for incorruptible

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of incorruptible was in the 14th century

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“Incorruptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incorruptible. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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incorruptible

adjective
in·​cor·​rupt·​ible ˌin-kə-ˈrəp-tə-bəl How to pronounce incorruptible (audio)
1
: not subject to decay
2
: incapable of being corrupted : honest
incorruptibility noun
incorruptibly adverb

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