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Intractable vs Uncompliant - What's the difference?

intractable | uncompliant | Related terms |

Intractable is a related term of uncompliant.


As adjectives the difference between intractable and uncompliant

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 uncompliant is (archaic) incompliant.

Intractable vs Irreconcilable - What's the difference?

intractable | irreconcilable | Related terms |

Intractable is a related term of irreconcilable.


As adjectives the difference between intractable and irreconcilable

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 irreconcilable is unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising.

As a noun irreconcilable is

something that cannot be reconciled.

Dogged vs Intractable - What's the difference?

dogged | intractable | Related terms |

Dogged is a related term of intractable.


As adjectives the difference between dogged and intractable

is that dogged is stubbornly persevering, steadfast 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 verb dogged

is (dog).

Contrary vs Intractable - What's the difference?

contrary | intractable | Synonyms |

Contrary is a synonym of intractable.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and intractable

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse 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 an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Intractable vs Mutinous - What's the difference?

intractable | mutinous | Related terms |

Intractable is a related term of mutinous.


As adjectives the difference between intractable and mutinous

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 mutinous is likely to commit mutiny.

Formidable vs Intractable - What's the difference?

formidable | intractable |


As adjectives the difference between formidable and intractable

is that formidable is causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

Insubmissive vs Intractable - What's the difference?

insubmissive | intractable |


As adjectives the difference between insubmissive and intractable

is that insubmissive is unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

Intractable vs Froward - What's the difference?

intractable | froward | Related terms |

Intractable is a related term of froward.


As adjectives the difference between intractable and froward

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 froward is (archaic) disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.

As a preposition froward is

(label) away from.

Intractable vs Inflexible - What's the difference?

intractable | inflexible | Related terms |

Intractable is a related term of inflexible.


As adjectives the difference between intractable and inflexible

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 inflexible is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.

Intractable vs Intolerable - What's the difference?

intractable | intolerable | Related terms |

Intractable is a related term of intolerable.


As adjectives the difference between intractable and intolerable

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 intolerable is intolerable.

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