Intractable and Waxy

Intractable

Intractable adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Waxy is an antonym for intractable.

Nearby Words: intractability, intractably

Waxy

Waxy adjective - Capable of being easily molded or modeled.
Usage example: the children made little animals with the colorful, waxy modeling clay
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Synonyms for Waxy

Intractable is an antonym for waxy.

Nearby Words: wax, waxed
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