Unfixable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfixable

 

[ ʌnˈfɪksəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

problem or situation

Unable to be fixed, repaired, or solved; impossible to remedy.

Synonyms

hopeless, incurable, irreparable, unsolvable

Examples of usage

  • It was a heartbreaking moment when the mechanic declared the engine as unfixable.
  • The damage to the ancient artifact was unfixable, leaving the historians devastated.
  • The relationship had reached a point where the misunderstandings seemed unfixable.
  • The unfixable nature of the situation left everyone feeling hopeless.
  • The unfixable issues in the project led to its ultimate failure.
Context #2 | Adjective

person or character

Incapable of being improved or changed; stuck in a negative state.

Synonyms

inflexible, rigid, stubborn, unchangeable

Examples of usage

  • Her unfixable attitude made it difficult to work with her on the team.
  • The protagonist in the story was portrayed as unfixable, resisting any transformation.
  • He had a reputation for being unfixable, unwilling to listen to advice or feedback.
  • The unfixable nature of his behavior alienated him from his peers.
  • Despite numerous attempts, his unfixable personality traits remained unchanged.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfixable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irremediável

🇮🇳 असुधार्य

🇩🇪 unbehebbar

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diperbaiki

🇺🇦 непоправний

🇵🇱 nie do naprawienia

🇯🇵 修復不可能な

🇫🇷 irréparable

🇪🇸 irreparable

🇹🇷 onarılamaz

🇰🇷 고칠 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للإصلاح

🇨🇿 neopravitelný

🇸🇰 neopraviteľný

🇨🇳 无法修复的

🇸🇮 nepopravljiv

🇮🇸 óviðgeranlegt

🇰🇿 жөнделмейтін

🇬🇪 შეუკეთებელი

🇦🇿 düzəldilməz

🇲🇽 irreparable

Etymology

The word 'unfixable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'fixable,' which is derived from the verb 'fix.' The concept of something being unfixable has been a common theme in literature, particularly in tragedies where characters face insurmountable obstacles or unresolvable conflicts. The term has gained popularity in modern language usage to describe situations or individuals that cannot be remedied or improved.

See also: fix, fixable, fixate, fixated, fixatedly, fixating, fixation, fixations, fixative, fixed, fixer, fixes, fixing, fixity, fixture, transfix, unfixed.