intractable
[ in-trak-tuh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈtræk tə bəl /
adjective
not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition.
(of things) hard to shape or work with: an intractable metal.
hard to treat, relieve, or cure: the intractable pain in his leg.
noun
an intractable person.
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SYNONYMS FOR intractable
ANTONYMS FOR intractable
synonym study for intractable
1, 2. See unruly.
OTHER WORDS FROM intractable
in·trac·ta·bil·i·ty, in·trac·ta·ble·ness, nounin·trac·ta·bly, adverbWords nearby intractable
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British Dictionary definitions for intractable
intractable
/ (ɪnˈtræktəbəl) /
adjective
difficult to influence or directan intractable disposition
(of a problem, illness, etc) difficult to solve, alleviate, or cure
difficult to shape or mould, esp with the hands
Derived forms of intractable
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Medical definitions for intractable
intractable
[ ĭn-trăk′tə-bəl ]
adj.
Difficult to manage or govern; stubborn.
Difficult to alleviate, remedy, or cure.
Other words from intractable
in•trac′ta•bil′i•ty n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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