Synonyms for

Incurable

Verb / ˌɪˈnkjʊrʌbʌl / Another word for incurable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

unable to be cured or corrected

Synonyms & similar words

curable hopeless irremediable inoperable terminal intractable chronic untreatable incurious immedicable inexorable intransigent inveterate perennial persistent remediless unameliorable uncorrectable unmitigable unrecoverable unsalvageable

Example sentences

  1. The doctor said that my illness was incurable.
  2. The disease is incurable, but it can be managed with medication.
  3. The condition is incurable, but it is not life-threatening.
  4. The patient's family was devastated to hear that his illness was incurable.
  5. The doctor explained that the disease was incurable, but there were treatments available to manage the symptoms.

Quotes

  • I have an incurable disease, but I don't want to talk about it.
  • I'm incurable and I don't want the remedy.
  • I'm incurable, but at least I'm not terminal.

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