Unteachable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unteachable
[ ʌnˈtiːtʃəbl ]
education, character
Unteachable refers to a person who is resistant to learning or incapable of being taught. This term often describes someone who refuses to accept new ideas or teachings, making them difficult to educate. The word can also imply a lack of willingness to change one's mindset or behaviors, which can hinder personal growth. In educational contexts, it may be used to describe a student who does not respond to standard teaching methods.
Synonyms
headstrong, intractable, obstinate, resistant, stubborn
Examples of usage
- She seemed unteachable, no matter how many times I explained the concept.
- His unteachable attitude frustrated the teacher.
- Some students are deemed unteachable by the education system.
- Her unteachable nature made it hard for her colleagues to work with her.
Translations
Translations of the word "unteachable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inensinado
🇮🇳 अशिक्षित
🇩🇪 unlehrbar
🇮🇩 tidak dapat diajari
🇺🇦 недоучений
🇵🇱 nieuczytelny
🇯🇵 教えられない
🇫🇷 inapprenable
🇪🇸 inenseñable
🇹🇷 öğretilemez
🇰🇷 가르칠 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للتعليم
🇨🇿 neučitelný
🇸🇰 neučiteľný
🇨🇳 无法教授
🇸🇮 neučljiv
🇮🇸 ómenntanlegur
🇰🇿 үйретілмейтін
🇬🇪 არასწორი
🇦🇿 öyrədilməz
🇲🇽 inenseñable
Etymology
The term 'unteachable' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'teachable', which is based on the verb 'teach'. The verb 'teach' comes from the Old English 'tǣcan', related to the concept of showing or causing to know, which has its origins in Germanic languages. The development of the word reflects a growing understanding of pedagogical challenges and the complexities of learning. 'Unteachable' has evolved in usage to encapsulate not only the idea of being unable to learn but also a greater cultural context surrounding education and individual wills. The term has been increasingly applied in various social discussions about educational systems and personal development challenges.