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Princeton's WordNet

  1. intractablyadverb

    in an intractable manner

Wiktionary

  1. intractablyadverb

    In an intractable manner; uncontrollably; unmanageably.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Intractablyadverb

    Unmanageably; stubbornly.

    Etymology: from intractable.

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  1. intractably

    "Intractably" is an adverb that refers to a way of behaving or a situation which is stubborn, difficult to manage, control or deal with. It is often used to describe problems or issues that seem to not have a solution or cannot be easily resolved. It can also be used to describe a person who is hard to influence, persuade, or direct.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of intractably in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of intractably in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of intractably in a Sentence

  1. Erik Pevernagie:

    We have got to let loose sometimes, rather than indulging intractably in self-harm or self-mistreatment, by pursuing impervious dreams. ( « Les choses avaient enfin perdu leur pesanteur » )

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