Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
refractory
Adjective
/rɪˈfræk.tə.ri/
Definition
Resistant to treatment or difficult to manage.
Examples
- The refractory patient did not respond to the prescribed medication.
- The furnace is designed to hold refractory materials that can withstand high temperatures.
- Despite various treatments, the illness remained refractory.
Meaning
A term used to describe a material or a condition that does not easily respond to external influences or stimuli.
Synonyms
- stubborn
- unmanageable
- unyielding
- obstinate
- difficult
