Dictionary Entry
intractability
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Meaning
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The quality of being difficult to manage, control, or deal with; stubbornness or resistance to treatment, persuasion, or change.
Example Sentence
The intractability of the complex math problem frustrated the students, who spent hours trying to find a solution.
Usage Note
Use "intractability" to describe a situation, problem, or person that is very difficult to control, solve, or persuade. It often implies a stubborn resistance to change or treatment, like the intractability of a chronic illness or a political deadlock.