How do you pronounce refractory?

refractory is pronounced as /rɪˈfræktəri/.

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refractory

🙅refractory (réfractaire)

adjective

/rɪˈfræktəri/

réfractaire (refractaire)

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Signification

Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.

Traduction de la signification

Qui est résistant au contrôle, à l'autorité ou au traitement.

Phrases d'exemple

The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

L'enfant réfractaire a refusé de suivre les instructions du professeur.

Synonymes

stubborn, obstinate, unmanageable, disobedient, resistant

Antonymes

obedient, compliant, submissive

Collocations

refractory child, refractory case, refractory material, refractory period

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Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.

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peaceful (bonheur)

free from disturbance; calm and tranquil

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