Intractable ( adjective , adjective )

(As an adjective)

Intractable ( adjective )

1. Difficult to control or deal with; not manageable.
2. Difficult to cure, relieve, or improve.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "obstinate, unyielding"): from latin intractabilis, from in- "not" + tractabilis (see tractable).

Examples:

1. The problem is intractable, no one has been able to find a solution yet.
2. The patient"s condition is intractable, the doctors can"t do anything more for him.
3. The situation in the country is intractable, it's getting worse every day.
4. His temper is intractable, he gets angry at the slightest provocation.
5. The soil was intractable, nothing would grow in it.

(As an adjective)

Intractable ( adjective )

1. Difficult to control or deal with; not manageable.
2. Difficult to cure, relieve, or improve.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "obstinate, unyielding"): from latin intractabilis, from in- "not" + tractabilis (see tractable).

Examples:

1. The problem is intractable, no one has been able to find a solution yet.
2. The patient"s condition is intractable, the doctors can"t do anything more for him.
3. The situation in the country is intractable, it's getting worse every day.
4. His temper is intractable, he gets angry at the slightest provocation.
5. The soil was intractable, nothing would grow in it.