incorruptible

adjective

in·​cor·​rupt·​ible ˌin-kə-ˈrəp-tə-bəl How to pronounce incorruptible (audio)
Synonyms of incorruptiblenext
: 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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Gold First, gold, typically given to kings, not only recognized Jesus' kingship, but also highlighted his incorruptible purity. Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026 His incorruptible appetite for what may or may not be digestible. Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025 Karki has spent much of her career within the very establishment the youth are protesting against, yet her reputation as a fearless and incorruptible jurist has appealed to many young people in the country of 30 million. Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025 Watch brands such as Vacheron Constantin and Breitling have relied on blockchain to authenticate their timepieces since 2019, hailing the technology as forgery-proof and incorruptible. India Brown, Robb Report, 1 July 2025 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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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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