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Definition intractable in British English

intractable adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈtræktəb(ə)l/
1

very difficult or impossible to deal with

Example

the intractable problem of prison over-crowding

Synonyms and related words
difficult impossible trying
2

refusing to be persuaded, or refusing to deal in a friendly way with someone

Synonyms and related words
stubborn narrow conservative
Definition intractable in British English