incurable
adjective/ɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
Frequency rank: #12,654 most common English word
Meaning
impossible to cure or remedy; not able to be healed.
Example sentence
The doctor told him that his condition was incurable and that he would need lifelong care.
Synonyms & related words
- terminal
- untreatable
- hopeless
- irreversible
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