refractory

As adjectives the difference between adamant and refractory

is that adamant is firm; unshakeable; unyielding; determined while refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

As nouns the difference between adamant and refractory

is that adamant is an imaginary rock or mineral of impenetrable hardness; a name given to the diamond and other substances of extreme hardness while refractory is a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

As adjectives the difference between refractory and resistant

is that refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something while resistant is which makes resistance or offers opposition.

As nouns the difference between refractory and resistant

is that refractory is a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point while resistant is a person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

As adjectives the difference between persistent and refractory

is that persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go while refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

As a noun refractory is

a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

As a verb agitated

is past tense of agitate.

As an adjective refractory is

obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

As a noun refractory is

a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

Refractory is a related term of rugged.

As adjectives the difference between refractory and rugged

is that refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something while rugged is broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough or rugged can be having a rug or rugs.

As a noun refractory

is a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

As a verb rugged is

(rug).

As adjectives the difference between subversive and refractory

is that subversive is intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority while refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

As nouns the difference between subversive and refractory

is that subversive is a radical supporter of political or social revolution while refractory is a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

Refractory is a related term of peevish.

As adjectives the difference between refractory and peevish

is that refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something while peevish is constantly complaining; fretful, whining.

As a noun refractory

is a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

As adjectives the difference between refractory and perverse

is that refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something while perverse is turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted.

As a noun refractory

is a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

Refractory is a related term of violent.

As adjectives the difference between refractory and violent

is that refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something while violent is involving extreme force or motion.

As nouns the difference between refractory and violent

is that refractory is a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point while violent is (obsolete) an assailant.

As a verb violent is

(archaic) to urge with violence.

Unyielding is a related term of refractory.

As adjectives the difference between unyielding and refractory

is that unyielding is not giving in; not bending; stubborn while refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

As a noun refractory is

a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.