incurable

[ɪnˈkjʊərəbl]

incurable Definition

  • 1(of a disease) not able to be cured
  • 2(of a person) having an incurable disease

Using incurable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incurable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient was diagnosed with an incurable disease.

  • Example

    The disease is considered incurable, but treatments can help manage the symptoms.

  • Example

    She has been living with an incurable illness for years.

incurable Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for incurable

Phrases with incurable

  • a person who is hopelessly romantic and believes in true love despite setbacks and disappointments

    Example

    She's an incurable romantic, always believing in the power of love.

  • a person who always sees the positive side of things, even in difficult situations

    Example

    Despite the challenges, he remains an incurable optimist, always looking for the silver lining.

  • a disease that cannot be cured, only managed or treated

    Example

    Cancer is often considered an incurable disease, but early detection and treatment can improve outcomes.

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Summary: incurable in Brief

'Incurable' [ɪnˈkjʊərəbl] refers to a disease that cannot be cured, or a person who has such a disease. It is often used to describe chronic or terminal illnesses, as well as people who are hopelessly romantic or optimistic. Examples include 'The patient was diagnosed with an incurable disease.' and 'She's an incurable romantic.'

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