Intractable Definition

ĭn-trăktə-bəl
adjective
Not tractable.
Webster's New World
Difficult to manage, deal with, or change to an acceptable condition.
An intractable conflict; an intractable dilemma.
American Heritage
Difficult to alleviate, remedy, or cure.
Intractable pain; intractable depression.
American Heritage
Difficult to persuade or keep under control, as in behavior.
American Heritage
Difficult to mold or manipulate.
Intractable materials.
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