Refrectory (Adj.)
Pronunciation: ri-FRAK-tuh-ree
Word Meaning:
Unresponsive or resistant to treatment, change, or persuasion; stubbornly disobedient or difficult to manage.
Uses in Sentence:
- Despite numerous attempts at intervention, the addict remained refractory to rehabilitation programs.
- The patient’s refractory fever continued despite administering multiple medications.
- The toddler’s refractory behavior made it challenging for the teacher to maintain classroom order.
Synonyms:
- Stubborn
- Unyielding
- Obstinate
- Resistant
- Uncooperative
Antonyms:
- Compliant
- Cooperative
- Amenable
- Flexible
- Receptive
Word Meaning in Hindi: अविवेकी, संयम न करनेवाला, दोषपूर्ण
Word uses in Hindi:
- उसका अविवेकी व्यवहार उसके माता-पिता को चिंतित कर रहा था। (His refractory behavior was worrying his parents.)
- उसकी बिगड़ती स्वास्थ्य स्थिति ने डॉक्टरों को हैरान कर दिया। (His refractory health condition baffled the doctors.)