Incorrigibilis

Incorrigibilis is a Latin adjective meaning "incorrigible," or "incapable of being corrected or punished." It describes someone or something that is stubbornly disobedient, unmanageable, or beyond reform. The term is often used in a moral or disciplinary context to denote a persistent offender or a character flaw that is deeply ingrained and resistant to change.

The concept of incorrigibility can be applied to individuals, particularly in discussions of child-rearing, education, or criminal justice. A child deemed incorrigible might be considered beyond the reach of typical disciplinary measures. Similarly, an adult labeled incorrigible in a legal setting suggests a pattern of behavior that the justice system finds difficult to alter. Beyond human behavior, the term can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or phenomena that are inherently difficult to control or improve, such as an incorrigible problem. The etymology of the word, from "in-" (not) and "corrigere" (to correct), directly reflects its meaning.