Intractable

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "intractable" can be used as adjective and adjective.

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Derived Terms

intractability intractableness intractably

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Context

Related Terms

defiant difficult disobedient obstinate stubborn tractable treat unmanageable wild

Similar Terms

balking balking balky defiant difficult disobedient noncompliant obstinate refractory refractory stubborn uncontrollable uncontrollable unmalleable unmalleable unmanageable unregenerate untamed wild

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