INTRACTABLE


Meaning of INTRACTABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪntræktəb(ə)l ]

1.

Intractable people are very difficult to control or influence. ( FORMAL )

What may be done to reduce the influence of intractable opponents?

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

Intractable problems or situations are very difficult to deal with. ( FORMAL )

The economy still faces intractable problems.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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