intractable — very difficult to control or deal with
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very difficult to control or deal with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtræktəbəl/
Korean meaning: 다루기 힘든, 완고한, 제어하기 어려운
Korean pronunciation: 인**트랙**터블
Example Sentences
- My cat's intractable behavior includes ignoring me completely until dinnertime.
- The math problem proved intractable even for the genius student.
- His intractable smartphone kept autocorrecting 'duck' to inappropriate words.
intractable
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈtræktəbəl//
very difficult to control or deal with

a frustrated veterinarian tries to hold down a large, snarling German Shepherd on the examination table. The dog thrashes wildly, knocking over medical instruments and refusing to stay still despite the vet's firm grip. Every attempt to calm or restrain the animal only makes it more aggressive and uncooperative. The dog's powerful movements overpower the vet's efforts completely. A worried pet owner stands nearby wringing their hands while a veterinary assistant approaches cautiously with a muzzle. The examination table shakes under the dog's violent resistance. a situation that is very difficult to control or deal with
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Origin
From Latin intractabilis, meaning 'not manageable' or 'cannot be handled.' The word literally described something that could not be drawn, dragged, or pulled along.
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“My cat's intractable behavior includes ignoring me completely until dinnertime.”
“The math problem proved intractable even for the genius student.”
“His intractable smartphone kept autocorrecting 'duck' to inappropriate words.”
“The intractable traffic jam lasted for three hours on the highway.”
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