In*tract"a*ble (?), a. [L.
intractabilis: cf. F. intraitable, formerly also
intractable. See In- not, and Tractable.]
Not tractable; not easily governed, managed, or directed;
indisposed to be taught, disciplined, or tamed; violent; stubborn;
obstinate; refractory; as, an intractable child.
Syn. -- Stubborn; perverse; obstinate; refractory; cross;
unmanageable; unruly; headstrong; violent; ungovernable;
unteachable.
-- In*tract"a*ble*ness, n. --
In*tract"a*bly, adv.