irreformable

adjective

ir·​re·​form·​able ˌir-i-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl How to pronounce irreformable (audio)
1
: incapable of being reformed : incorrigible
2
: not subject to revision or alteration
irreformable dogma
irreformability noun

Examples of irreformable in a Sentence

an irreformable liar who long ago lost all interest in telling the truth

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of irreformable was in 1609

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Cite this Entry

“Irreformable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreformable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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