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intractable

in·trac·ta·ble
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-trak-tuh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈtræk tə bəl/
    • /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Parts of speech for Intractable

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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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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Synonyms 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.

adjective intractable

  • easygoing — going easily, as a horse.
  • easy — not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.

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