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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

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

having bad luck; unfortunate

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit