Definition

Describing someone who is not willing to change or improve, often remaining stubborn or sinful.

Example

Despite many chances to change, he remained unregenerate in his ways.

Conversation

I can't believe he still thinks he can change after all this time.

Yeah, some people are just unregenerate in their ways.

It's frustrating to see him stuck in the past like that.

Totally! It's like he doesn't even want to try and improve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unregenerate → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "regenerate" (from Latin "regenerare", meaning to be born again). The word "unregenerate" means not having been born again or not having undergone spiritual renewal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'born again' ('regenerate') — that's why unregenerate refers to someone who has not experienced spiritual renewal.

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