intractable

Fretful is a related term of intractable.

As adjectives the difference between fretful and intractable

is that fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

As adjectives the difference between sullen and intractable

is that sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

As a noun sullen

is one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Intractable is a related term of heady.

As adjectives the difference between intractable and heady

is that intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate while heady is intoxicating or stupefying.

Peevish is a related term of intractable.

As adjectives the difference between peevish and intractable

is that peevish is constantly complaining; fretful, whining while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

Impossible is a synonym of intractable.

As adjectives the difference between impossible and intractable

is that impossible is not possible; not able to be done or happen while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

As a noun impossible

is an impossibility.

Intractable is a related term of ironwilled.

Intractable is a related term of antagonistic.

As adjectives the difference between intractable and antagonistic

is that intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

As adjectives the difference between intractable and immutable

is that intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate while immutable is unable to be changed without exception.

As a noun immutable is

something that cannot be changed.

As an adjective intractable is

not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

Intractable is a related term of hostile.

As adjectives the difference between intractable and hostile

is that intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate while hostile is belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly.

As a noun hostile is

(chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.