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Unregenerate: meaning, definitions and examples

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unregenerate

 

[ ˌʌnˈrɛdʒɪnərɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

moral standpoint

Unregenerate refers to a person who is obstinately resistant to moral reformation or improvement. This term is often used to describe individuals who are set in their ways and refuse to change their views or behaviors, particularly in a moral or ethical context. It implies a stubbornness that prevents one from seeing the need for change or growth. The unregenerate individual may be viewed as unrepentant or even defiant regarding their actions or beliefs.

Synonyms

intractable, obstinate, stubborn, unyielding

Examples of usage

  • He remained unregenerate despite numerous interventions.
  • Her unregenerate attitude toward her past mistakes was concerning.
  • Society cannot progress if individuals remain unregenerate.
  • The unregenerate nature of his decisions led to dire consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "unregenerate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não regenerado

🇮🇳 अविनाशित

🇩🇪 nicht regeneriert

🇮🇩 tidak terbarukan

🇺🇦 не регенерований

🇵🇱 niezregenerowany

🇯🇵 再生されていない

🇫🇷 non régénéré

🇪🇸 no regenerado

🇹🇷 yenilenmemiş

🇰🇷 재생되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير متجدد

🇨🇿 neobnovený

🇸🇰 neregenerovaný

🇨🇳 未再生

🇸🇮 ne regeneriran

🇮🇸 ekki endurnýjað

🇰🇿 қайта жаңартылмаған

🇬🇪 არანოველირებული

🇦🇿 yenilənməmiş

🇲🇽 no regenerado

Word origin

The term unregenerate is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'regenerate', which comes from Latin 'regenerare'. The Latin 'regenerare' means 'to create again, restore', combining 're-' (again) and 'genus' (race, kind). It originally pertained to the religious or spiritual sense of being reborn or renewed. In English, 'unregenerate' has come to imply a refusal to undergo moral or spiritual renewal. First recorded in the early 19th century, the word carried connotations of moral inflexibility or obstinacy, especially in discussions regarding repentance and moral improvement. Over time, its usage expanded to describe anyone who is resistant or indifferent towards positive change.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,642, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.