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Intractable

Definition

(formal) Difficult to control or deal with; stubbornly resistant to treatment, solution, or management. Often used to describe problems, conflicts, or personalities that are particularly challenging to resolve or handle.

Example Sentences

1The intractable conflict in the region has been ongoing for decades, with multiple failed attempts at peace negotiations.
2Is the current economic crisis an intractable problem, or can policymakers find a solution through coordinated action?
3The patient's intractable pain required a multidisciplinary approach, involving both medication and alternative therapies.
4The intractable nature of the mathematical proof had stumped experts for centuries, until a breakthrough was finally achieved.
5There is a growing recognition that climate change is an intractable global challenge, requiring sustained cooperation and innovation to mitigate its effects.

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