UNCORRECTABLE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

uncorrectable

adjective

Definition of uncorrectable

as in irreparable

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Recent Examples of uncorrectable Did Middle Tennessee State expose Miami’s uncorrectable problems? — Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2022 Yes, there are some uncorrectable changes, but those changes aren’t currently causing any problems for the James Webb team. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 21 July 2022 The number of Americans diagnosed with blindness or low vision, which is defined as having an uncorrectable vision loss that interferes with daily activities, is steadily growing. — Kaya Laterman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2018 Yet despite all the high-tech equipment and years of expertise gathered in the room, this mistake was uncorrectable. — George Schroeder, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2017

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The accusation concerned the family’s claim of future irreparable harm and the need for immediate court intervention.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
The other two judges, Kelly and Tymkovich, concluded the NCAA made a sufficient showing under the factors governing stays pending appeal, including on the merits and irreparable harm.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of irreparable

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After all there’s nothing very funny about an incurable disease that traps you inside your body.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
The issue roiled French politics for years before lawmakers recently approved legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of incurable

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In interviews, colleagues and friends have painted the portrait of Galliano before his downfall as a brilliant designer as well as an incorrigible drunk who trashed hotel rooms.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Graham, who died unexpectedly on July 11 at age 71, was equally irascible and incorrigible.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 28 July 2026

Definition of incorrigible

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