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intractable, rebellious, stubborn

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Example Sentences

Example:This intractable child refused to listen to anyone, making it a refractory problem for the parents.

Definition:Unable to be controlled or managed; stubborn; unruly.

From intractable

Example:She was a rebellious teenager, leading to many refractory problems at home and school.

Definition:Willing to defy or resist authority; disobedient.

From rebellious

Example:His stubborn nature made him a refractory worker who refused to follow any instructions.

Definition:Unwilling to change one’s mind or to comply with others; obstinate.

From stubborn