unbelehrbar
incorrigible, stubborn
English translations
- 01
incorrigible
- 02
unteachable
- 03
obstinate
Word details
- German meaning
- Nicht belehrbar, beratungsresistent, unfähig oder unwillig, aus Fehlern zu lernen.
- English meaning
- Incorrigible
- Synonym
- einsichtig
- German example
- Er ist unbelehrbar und macht immer wieder die gleichen Fehler.
- English example
- He is incorrigible and keeps making the same mistakes.
- Comparative
- unbelehrbarerSuperlative: am unbelehrbarsten
Related words
- beratungsresistent
resistant to advice
- uneinsichtig
obstinate
Example sentences with “unbelehrbar”
Er ist leider völlig unbelehrbar. (He is unfortunately completely incorrigible.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the root?
From 'belehren' (to instruct/teach), meaning someone who cannot be taught or corrected.