Incorruptible Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪn.kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl

in-kuh-RUP-tuh-buhl

UK

ɪnkəɹˈʌptəbəl

in-kuh-RUP-tuh-buhl

Definition

Someone or something that is completely honest and cannot be bribed, influenced, or made immoral. It can also refer to something that cannot decay or break down.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal. Commonly describes honest people, especially in politics, leaders, or ideals. Also used for things that don't physically decay, often in a more abstract or religious sense. Opposite of 'corrupt' or 'corruptible'.

• Spanish: incorruptible - incorrupto
• Portuguese (BR): incorruptível
• Portuguese (PT): incorruptível
• Chinese (Simplified): 廉洁的 - 不可腐蚀的
• Chinese (Traditional): 廉潔的 - 不可腐蝕的
• Hindi: अभ्रष्ट - भ्रष्ट न होने वाला
• Arabic: غير قابل للفساد - نزيه
• Bengali: অখণ্ডনীয় - অবিনষ্ট - দুর্নীতিমুক্ত
• Russian: некоррумпируемый - неподкупный - нетленный (о теле)
• Japanese: 絶対に買収されない - 腐敗しない
• Vietnamese: không thể bị tha hóa - không thể bị phân rã
• Korean: 부패하지 않는 - 매수되지 않는
• Turkish: yozlaşmaz - satın alınamaz - çürümeyen
• Urdu: غیر فاسد - ناقابلِ رشوت - غیر زائل
• Indonesian: tidak dapat disuap - tidak dapat rusak

Example Sentences

She is known as an incorruptible judge.

basic

We want leaders who are incorruptible.

basic

Gold is almost incorruptible and does not rust.

basic

People trust him because he seems totally incorruptible.

natural

Even under pressure, she stayed incorruptible.

natural

The legend says the saint’s body is incorruptible.

natural