adjective
stubborn or unmanageable, resistant to treatment or control
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The patient's condition was refractory to the standard treatment options.
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No matter what we tried, the stain on the carpet was refractory to all cleaning products.
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I can't believe how refractory my computer is acting today, it won't even turn on!
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Her refractory attitude towards change made it difficult for the team to implement new ideas.