incorrigible
unverbesserlich – unverbesserlicher – am unverbesserlichsten
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incorrigible
Describes a person who does not change their behavior or improve despite criticism or negative consequences; also: impossible to improve.
Er ist unverbesserlich und kommt trotz aller Warnungen immer wieder zu spät.
He is incorrigible and keeps being late despite all the warnings.
| basic form | unverbesserlich |
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| comparative | unverbesserlicher |
| superlative | am unverbesserlichsten |
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Add the ending to unverbesserlich.
'Unverbesserlich' (incorrigible) consists of 'un-' and 'verbesserlich' (capable of being improved). The prefix 'un-' reverses the meaning: it therefore refers to someone or something that cannot be improved or does not get better.
Trotz vieler Gespräche bleibt er ein unverbesserlicher Lügner.
Despite many conversations, he remains an incorrigible liar.
'Unverbesserlich' (incorrigible) often comes before terms for people, such as 'unverbesserlicher Optimist' (incorrigible optimist), 'unverbesserlicher Romantiker' (incorrigible romantic), or 'unverbesserlicher Raucher' (incorrigible smoker). Depending on the context, the combination can be critical or humorous.
Sie ist eine unverbesserliche Optimistin und glaubt auch in schwierigen Zeiten an eine Lösung.
She is an incorrigible optimist and believes in a solution even in difficult times.
The word usually expresses an evaluation and often sounds reproachful or ironic. It describes more than just a behavior; it also conveys that the speaker no longer expects any change.
„Du bist wirklich unverbesserlich!“, sagte sie lachend.
'You really are incorrigible!' she said with a laugh.
