incurable
word
Definition
Impossible to cure or heal, often used for diseases or hopeless situations.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal/medical. Common with 'disease', 'condition', or metaphorically for habits or attitudes (e.g., 'incurable optimist'). Not used for minor issues. Sometimes conveys a sense of hopelessness.
Spanish: incurablePortuguese (BR): incurávelPortuguese (PT): incurávelChinese (Simplified): 无法治愈的Chinese (Traditional): 無法治癒的Hindi: असाध्यArabic: غير قابل للشفاءBengali: অসাধ্য-নিরাময় - সারানো যায় নাRussian: неизлечимыйJapanese: 治らない - 不治のVietnamese: không thể chữa khỏi - nan yKorean: 불치의Turkish: tedavi edilemez - iyileştirilemezUrdu: لا علاجIndonesian: tidak dapat disembuhkan - tidak bisa disembuhkan
Example Sentences
Unfortunately, his addiction is incurable at this point.
natural
The doctor said her illness is incurable.
basic
Some types of cancer are still incurable.
basic
HIV used to be considered incurable.
basic
He's an incurable romantic—he always brings flowers on dates.
natural
No matter what happens, she has this incurable optimism about life.
natural