incurable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Not able to be cured.

   Sadly, the doctors told her the disease was incurable.

2. 2
   adj

   Unlikely ever to change in attitude or habit.

   He is an incurable optimist who always expects the best.

3. 3
   noun

   A person whose illness cannot be cured.

   The hospital had a special ward for incurables.

From Old French incurable, from Late Latin incurabilis.

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