- Today's Word
Intractable
in-TRAK-tuh-buhl
Definition
- (adjective) Difficult to manage, control, or solve; stubborn.
Example
The negotiations became intractable when neither side would compromise.
Fun Fact
Intractability has been studied in psychology and conflict resolution. From difficult personalities to historical conflicts that seem impossible to resolve, the key to dealing with intractable problems often lies in patience, diplomacy, and creativity. Even legendary figures like Winston Churchill were famously intractable, refusing to back down even in dire situations.
(verb) To move with a smooth, wave-like motion; to have a wavy form, surface, or appearance.
The tall grass undulated across the hillside in the breeze, rippling like a slow green tide.