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Comparative
more intractable
Superlative
most intractable
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difficult to manage, control, or resolve
- The intractable student refused to follow instructions or participate in class activities.
- The intractable problem of poverty requires comprehensive solutions from multiple stakeholders.
- Her intractable stubbornness made it challenging to reach a compromise.
- The intractable conflict between the two countries seemed impossible to resolve through diplomacy.
- The intractable behavior of the wild animal made it unsafe for interaction with humans.
Antonyms:
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difficult to cure or solve
- The disease was labeled as intractable due to its resistance to conventional therapies.
- The patient’s condition was deemed intractable, with no current treatment showing significant improvement.
- The intractable nature of the environmental damage required innovative and long-term solutions.
- The conflict between the two parties appeared intractable, with no resolution in sight.
- The management faced intractable challenges in improving employee morale and productivity.