incurable; helpless; terrific
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to be incurable; to be beyond help
informalDescribes a situation that is hopeless or beyond remedy.
His illness is already terminal; even the doctors say it's incurable.
The company's financial situation is a mess; I think it's beyond saving.
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This car's engine is completely broken; it can't be fixed, it's truly hopeless.
verb
to be helpless; to have no way of dealing with someone or something
informalDescribes a feeling of helplessness or frustration, often towards a person's behavior.
This kid is too naughty; I'm really helpless with him.
He neither answers calls nor replies to messages; I'm completely at a loss with him.
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That stubborn temper of his, no one can do anything about it.
adjective
to be terrific; to be amazing; to be peerless
informalUsed colloquially to express that something or someone is extremely good, often to the point of being incomparable.
The taste of this dish is absolutely amazing!
His guitar playing is phenomenal; the entire audience was mesmerized.
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Such exquisite ivory carving is simply peerless.