Irreformable: meaning, definitions and examples
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irreformable
[ ˌɪrɪˈfɔːrməbl ]
incorrigible behavior
Irreformable refers to a person or thing that cannot be changed, improved, or reformed. It often describes individuals who are resistant to change or reform, especially regarding behavior or attitudes.
Synonyms
incorrigible, unfixable, unmanageable, unyielding.
Examples of usage
- The irreformable criminal was sentenced to life in prison.
- Despite numerous interventions, his irreformable attitude towards authority remained unchanged.
- The system was deemed irreformable, leading to calls for a complete overhaul.
Translations
Translations of the word "irreformable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irreformável
🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय
🇩🇪 irreformierbar
🇮🇩 tidak dapat direformasi
🇺🇦 нереформований
🇵🇱 niereformowalny
🇯🇵 改革不可能な
🇫🇷 irréformable
🇪🇸 irreformable
🇹🇷 değiştirilemez
🇰🇷 개혁할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للإصلاح
🇨🇿 nereformovatelný
🇸🇰 nereformovateľný
🇨🇳 无法改革的
🇸🇮 nereformabilen
🇮🇸 óbreytanlegt
🇰🇿 реформаланбайтын
🇬🇪 არაჩვეულებრივი
🇦🇿 islahat edilməz
🇲🇽 irreformable
Etymology
The term 'irreformable' comes from combining the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' with 'reformable,' which itself is derived from 'reform.' The word 'reform' has its roots in the Latin 'reformare,' meaning to form again or reshape. Over time, 'irreformable' has been used in various contexts, often within society and legal frameworks, to describe entities, institutions, or individuals that demonstrate a persistent inability or unwillingness to change despite attempts at improvement. This word reflects a sense of hopelessness regarding the prospect of change, frequently sparking debate on the necessity of intervention or the acceptance of certain behaviors or situations as permanent.