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incorrigible

adjective/ĩkuʁiˈʒivɛɫ/medium

in·cor·ri·gi·vel

Definition

Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed; stubborn.
He's an incorrigible optimist, always seeing the bright side.
The child was an incorrigible liar, making up stories constantly.
Common collocations
incorrigible optimistincorrigible liarincorrigible rogue

Etymology

Do latim 'incorrigibilis' (que não se pode corrigir).

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