Incurably
adverb
In a way that cannot be fixed, changed or cured.
I am incurably optimistic.
Often appears as...
- incurably optimistic
- incurably romantic
adverb
In a way that shows a complete commitment to an idea or habit; irremediably.
She is incurably convinced she is worthless.
Often appears as...
- incurably convinced
- incurably addicted
Usage tips
Academic
adverb
In a way that cannot be fixed, changed or cured.
I am incurably optimistic.
Often appears as...
- incurably optimistic
- incurably romantic
adverb
In a way that shows a complete commitment to an idea or habit; irremediably.
She is incurably convinced she is worthless.
Often appears as...
- incurably convinced
- incurably addicted
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Irremediable Condition
Used to describe situations or conditions that have no possibility of being reversed or healed.
After the accident, he was left incurably paralyzed.
Pro Tip 2/3Certain Attitude
Suggests a deep-seated or inherent characteristic that someone is not expected to change.
She is incurably honest, never telling a lie no matter the situation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
Sometimes used metaphorically to emphasize the strength of someone's trait or belief.
His passion for painting is incurably strong.
Pro Tip 1/3Irremediable Condition
Used to describe situations or conditions that have no possibility of being reversed or healed.
After the accident, he was left incurably paralyzed.
Pro Tip 2/3Certain Attitude
Suggests a deep-seated or inherent characteristic that someone is not expected to change.
She is incurably honest, never telling a lie no matter the situation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
Sometimes used metaphorically to emphasize the strength of someone's trait or belief.
His passion for painting is incurably strong.
Pro Tip 1/3Irremediable Condition
Used to describe situations or conditions that have no possibility of being reversed or healed.
After the accident, he was left incurably paralyzed.
Pro Tip 2/3Certain Attitude
Suggests a deep-seated or inherent characteristic that someone is not expected to change.
She is incurably honest, never telling a lie no matter the situation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
Sometimes used metaphorically to emphasize the strength of someone's trait or belief.
His passion for painting is incurably strong.
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and not just because I learned that apparently, I’m incurably seasick. I also saw what it's like when you take away the diesel fumes and the black smoke that spew from today's freighters and ports. Instead, our vessel smelled like fresh sea breeze and the bags of cardamom we carried
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The Carbonless Fuel That...
and not just because I learned that apparently, I’m incurably seasick. I also saw what it's like when you take away the diesel fumes and the black smoke that spew from today's freighters and ports. Instead, our vessel smelled like fresh sea breeze and the bags of cardamom we carried
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Quote examples
Douglas Southall Freeman
American Historian
The incurably suspicious Arthur Lee, youngest brother of Richard Henry, was of opinion that what others termed 'errors' in the Constitution were a deliberate scheme to create an oligarchy.
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Hunter S. Thompson
American Journalist
Nixon represents that dark, venal and incurably violent side of the American character almost every other country in the world has learned to fear and despise.
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Philip Roth
American Novelist
Just like those who are incurably ill, the aged know everything about their dying except exactly when.
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Gillian Cross
British Author
I'm incurably nosey - so naturally I'm a great reader.
Quote examples
Douglas Southall Freeman
American Historian
The incurably suspicious Arthur Lee, youngest brother of Richard Henry, was of opinion that what others termed 'errors' in the Constitution were a deliberate scheme to create an oligarchy.
Quote examples
Hunter S. Thompson
American Journalist
Nixon represents that dark, venal and incurably violent side of the American character almost every other country in the world has learned to fear and despise.
Quote examples
Philip Roth
American Novelist
Just like those who are incurably ill, the aged know everything about their dying except exactly when.
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Gillian Cross
British Author
I'm incurably nosey - so naturally I'm a great reader.
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