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refractory

adjective

/rɪˈfræktəri/

Meaning

Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.

The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

stubborn, obstinate, unmanageable, disobedient, resistant

obedient, compliant, submissive

refractory child, refractory case, refractory material, refractory period

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific

Concerning diplomacy; having or showing skill in dealing with people in a sensitive and effective wa...

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

more desirable or suitable; better than something else