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Tricky vs Intractable - What's the difference?

tricky | intractable |

As adjectives the difference between tricky and intractable

is that tricky is hard to deal with, complicated while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

tricky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • hard to deal with, complicated
    • They were in a tricky situation.
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  • adept at using deception
    • A tricky salesman can sell anything.

    Related terms

    * trick

    See also

    * sneaky

    intractable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

    • Derived terms

    * intractability * intractableness * intractably

    References

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