intractably

In unyielding fashion

Intractably is the adverb form of intractable, describing something done in a manner that resists management, control, or resolution.

Problems that persist intractably refuse to yield to attempted solutions.

The two sides remained intractably opposed to compromise.

A person who behaves intractably is stubbornly uncooperative, unwilling to bend or adapt regardless of pressure or persuasion.

inflexible

rigidly

In an unyielding manner

immovably · implacably · unalterably · fixedly · inexorably · unchangeably · irreversibly · stiffly · unvaryingly

persistent

doggedly

With obstinate persistence

persistently · determinedly · resolutely · steadfastly · unwaveringly · perseveringly · indefatigably · tirelessly · unflaggingly · single-mindedly

obstinate

stubbornly

With inflexible determination

bullheadedly · obdurately · recalcitrantly · willfully · perversely · contrarily · headstrongly · defiantly · uncooperatively · rebelliously

difficult

unsolvably

Beyond any solution

impossibly · hopelessly · incurably · uncontrollably · ungovernable · irredeemably · chronically · perennially

Opposites
manageability/compliance

intractablycompliantly

In an acquiescent manner

tractably · obediently · submissively · amenably · acquiescently

flexibility/adaptability

intractablyflexibly

In an adaptable manner

adaptably · pliably · responsively · accommodatingly · adjustably

Phrases
Family

intractable, intractability, intractableness

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