intractable

Definition of Intractable in English :

Adjective

1. intractable

not tractable; difficult to manage or mold

Example Sentences:
'an intractable disposition'
'intractable pain'
'the most intractable issue of our era'
'intractable metal'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Intractable

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adjective

1.

difficult to influence or direct

an intractable disposition

2.

(of a problem, illness, etc) difficult to solve, alleviate, or cure

3.

difficult to shape or mould, esp with the hands

Intractable

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adjective

not tractable

; specif.,

a.

hard to manage; unruly or stubborn

b.

hard to work, manipulate, cure, treat, etc.

Intractable

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adj.

1.

a. Difficult to manage, deal with, or change to an acceptable condition: an intractable conflict; an intractable dilemma.

b. Difficult to alleviate, remedy, or cure: intractable pain; intractable depression.

2. Difficult to persuade or keep under control, as in behavior: "Bullheaded enough when he was cold sober, he was intractable after a few drinks" (John Grisham). See Synonyms at obstinate.

3. Difficult to mold or manipulate: intractable materials.

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