Definition

Not able to be cured or healed; a condition that cannot be treated successfully.

Example

The doctors said the disease was cureless, leaving the family devastated.

Conversation

I heard that some diseases are just cureless these days.

It's really unfortunate, isn't it?

Yeah, it makes you appreciate good health even more.

Absolutely, we should take care of ourselves!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cureless → It is formed from "cure" (from Latin "cura", meaning care or treatment) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "cureless" means without a cure or treatment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cure' as care or treatment, and remember that 'cureless' means lacking that care or treatment.

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