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- [in-trak-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtræk tə bəl/
- /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-trak-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtræk tə bəl/
Definitions of intractable word
- adjective intractable not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition. 1
- adjective intractable (of things) hard to shape or work with: an intractable metal. 1
- adjective intractable hard to treat, relieve, or cure: the intractable pain in his leg. 1
- noun intractable an intractable person. 1
- noun intractable Hard to control or deal with. 1
- adjective intractable person: hard to manage 1
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Origin of intractable
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
From the Latin word intractābilis, dating back to 1535-45. See in-3, tractable
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intractable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intractable
adj intractable
- unmanageable — that can be managed; governable; tractable; contrivable.
- stubborn — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- intransigent — refusing to agree or compromise; uncompromising; inflexible.
- uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
- incurable — not curable; that cannot be cured, remedied, or corrected: an incurable disease.
adjective intractable
- inflexible — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- pigheaded — stupidly obstinate; stubborn: pigheaded resistance.
- difficult — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- problematic — of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- troublesome — causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; vexatious: a troublesome situation; a troublesome person.
Antonyms for intractable
adj intractable
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- manageable — that can be managed; governable; tractable; contrivable.
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