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Term: Intractable

Definition:

Adjective: Difficult to manage, control, or solve; stubborn.

Noun: A person who is difficult to manage or control.

Noun: A disease that is difficult to treat or cure.

Sense 1:

Adjective: Unmanageable or hard to control.

Example sentence: The new employee proved to be intractable, often disregarding instructions.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Difficult to solve or resolve.

Example sentence: The company faced an intractable problem when trying to balance the budget.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Stubborn, obstinate, or unyielding.

Example sentence: Despite the evidence presented, he remained intractable in his beliefs.

Sense 4:

Noun: A person who is difficult to manage or control.

Example sentence: The teenager proved to be an intractable, often rebelling against rules and authority figures.

Sense 5:

Noun: A disease that is difficult to treat or cure.

Example sentence: Cancer, in its advanced stages, can become an intractable.

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