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intractable
[ in-trak-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
- not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate:
an intractable disposition.
Synonyms: unyielding, adamant, inflexible, unbending, refractory, fractious, froward, willful, stony, obdurate, dogged, headstrong, perverse
- (of things) hard to shape or work with:
an intractable metal.
Synonyms: unyielding, adamant, inflexible, unbending, refractory, fractious
- hard to treat, relieve, or cure:
the intractable pain in his leg.
noun
- an intractable person.
intractable
/ ɪnˈtræktəbəl /
adjective
- difficult to influence or direct
an intractable disposition
- (of a problem, illness, etc) difficult to solve, alleviate, or cure
- difficult to shape or mould, esp with the hands
Derived Forms
- inˌtractaˈbility, noun
- inˈtractably, adverb
Other Words From
- in·tracta·bili·ty in·tracta·ble·ness noun
- in·tracta·bly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of intractable1
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Example Sentences
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain.
He wants to talk about fixing the intractable economic problems that led many voters to back Trump’s return.
And if Barnier has failed, it shows the situation is truly intractable.
He showcased his role as founder of Tipping Point, a San Francisco nonprofit that funds efforts to lift people out of poverty, to highlight his commitment to solving intractable problems.
Lurie responded by touting his role as founder of Tipping Point, a San Francisco nonprofit that funds efforts to lift people out of poverty, to highlight his commitment to solving intractable problems.
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