Vocabulary Entry

refractory

|adjective • noun

adjective

Stubborn or unmanageable; resistant to authority or control.

Example Sentences

"The refractory child refused to listen to his parents."

"Her refractory attitude made it difficult to work in a team."

"The refractory material can withstand high temperatures without melting."

noun

Example Sentences

"The teacher struggled with a class full of refractories."

"In the meeting, he was labeled a refractory for his constant objections."

"Refractories often require special handling due to their unpredictable nature."