Intractable

Synonyms of intractable

• unyielding
• stubborn
• obstinate

Antonyms of intractable

• compliant
• tractable
• manageable

Collocations of intractable

problem

Frequency: 70 %

The team faced an intractable problem that seemed impossible to solve.

conflict

Frequency: 60 %

The intractable conflict between the two countries had been ongoing for years.

issue

Frequency: 50 %

Dealing with the intractable issue of poverty required a comprehensive approach.

situation

Frequency: 45 %

The intractable situation in the region called for immediate intervention.

dilemma

Frequency: 40 %

She found herself in an intractable dilemma with no easy solution in sight.

Idiomatic Expressions for intractable

• Phrase: intractable conflict
  Meaning: a conflict or dispute that is stubbornly resistant to resolution
  Usage: The negotiations stalled due to an intractable conflict over territory.