INTRACTABLE


Meaning of INTRACTABLE in English

1.

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

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

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

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

The economy still faces ~ problems.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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