unteachable
/ʌnˈtitʃəbəl/
adjective
- Not able to learn or be taught; resistant to instruction.
- The teacher found the student unteachable because he refused to listen.
- The puppy seemed unteachable at first, but patience and treats eventually worked.
- Some people think certain skills are unteachable, but I believe everyone can improve with practice.
- Impossible to teach or convey to others, as a subject or idea.
- Some aspects of leadership are unteachable, like natural charisma.
- True creativity is often considered unteachable, though techniques can be shared.
- The philosopher argued that wisdom is unteachable and must be gained through experience.