incorrigible
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l//ɪnˈkɔɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/noun
Definitions
An incorrigibly bad individual.
Example: The incorrigibles in the prison population are either lifers or habitual reoffenders.
adjective
Definitions
Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright.
Example: The construction flaw is incorrigible; any attempt to amend it would cause a complete collapse.
Incurably depraved; not reformable.
Example: His dark soul was too incorrigible to repent, even at his execution.
Impervious to correction by punishment or pain.
Example: The imp is incorrigible: his bottom is still red from his last spanking when he plans the next prank.
Unmanageable.