intractable (Meaning)
intractable (a)
not tractable; difficult to manage or mold
intractable (a.)
Not tractable; not easily governed, managed, or directed; indisposed to be taught, disciplined, or tamed; violent; stubborn; obstinate; refractory; as, an intractable child.
Synonyms & Antonyms of intractable
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Synonyms:
- dissident
- dogged
- insubordinate
- unruly
- contrary
- obstreperous
- insurgent
- rigid
- balky
- naughty
- wild
- ungovernable
- wayward
- disobedient
- refractory
- bad
- froward
- untoward
- unmanageable
- incompliant
- restive
- wilful
- resistant
- adamant
- uncontrollable
- unrelenting
- contumacious
- mischievous
- uncooperative
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- ornery
- unbending
- inconsiderate
- pertinacious
- peevish
- fractious
- uncivil
- implacable
- mulish
- headstrong
- mutinous
- impudent
- uncouth
- negativistic
- impertinent
- opinionated
- nonconformist
- immovable
- inflexible
- rude
- disorderly
- adamantine
- self-willed
- wrongheaded
- ungracious
- monkeying
- recusant
- obdurate
- hardheaded
- disrespectful
- perverse
- pigheaded
- insolent
- discourteous
- unyielding
- unmannerly
- undisciplined
- noncooperative
- impolite
- obstinate
- uncompromising
- errant
- misbehaving
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intractable Sentence Examples
- The intractable nature of the problem left the team feeling helpless and frustrated.
- Dealing with an intractable child can be a challenging task for parents and educators alike.
- The patient's intractable pain required a multidisciplinary approach to find an effective treatment.
- The negotiations became intractable as both parties refused to compromise on key issues.
- The intractable conflict between the two nations seemed destined to continue without a resolution.
- The intractable bureaucracy slowed down the implementation of much-needed reforms.
- Despite numerous attempts at intervention, the student's intractable behavior persisted.
- The intractable weather conditions posed significant challenges for the rescue mission.
- The intractable challenges of poverty required a comprehensive and sustained effort to address.
- The intractable opposition to the proposed policy made it difficult to garner support from all stakeholders.
FAQs About the word intractable
not tractable; difficult to manage or moldNot tractable; not easily governed, managed, or directed; indisposed to be taught, disciplined, or tamed; violent; stu
stubborn, rebel,rebellious, willful, defiant, recalcitrant, dissident, dogged, insubordinate, unruly
compliant, amiable, cooperative, obedient, deferential, conformable, deferential, agreeable, amenable, amenable
The intractable nature of the problem left the team feeling helpless and frustrated.
Dealing with an intractable child can be a challenging task for parents and educators alike.
The patient's intractable pain required a multidisciplinary approach to find an effective treatment.
The negotiations became intractable as both parties refused to compromise on key issues.
