indocible

English

Etymology

From Latin indocibilis. See in- (“not”) +‎ docible.

Adjective

indocible (comparative more indocible, superlative most indocible)

1. Incapable of being taught, or not easily instructed; dull in intellect; intractable.
   • (Can we date this quote by Bishop Joseph Hall and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     Let him alone, till time and ill example have hardened him; till he be settled in a habit of evil, and contracted and clung together with sensual delights; now he becomes utterly indocible.

Related terms

• indocibleness