unamenable

adjective

Definition of unamenablenext
1
as in unwilling

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2
as in intractable

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Recent Examples of unamenable But wireless providers and others are pushing back, saying that backup power resources are case-by-case judgements unamenable to bureaucratic micromanagement and that blanket requirements reduce operators’ flexibility to respond to disasters. — Roslyn Layton, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unamenable
  1. unwilling
  2. intractable
  3. obstreperous
  4. recalcitrant
  5. refractory
  6. ungovernable
  7. contrary
  8. disobedient
Adjective
  • What resulted was a midterm repudiation of Republicans that, as election night wore on, some in the White House were unwilling to own.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • With Beijing unwilling to address weak consumption, exports now fuel more than half of the country’s growth, according to Rhodium’s numbers, making access to Western markets China’s economic Achilles’ heel.
    — THEODORE BUNZEL, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of unwilling
Adjective
  • But there’s a path to a world where cancer is much less intractable.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • There are other long shots Trump could attempt, such as trying to end intractable conflicts in Kashmir or Sudan, to forge a reputation as a peacemaker.
    — Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of intractable
Adjective
  • And only DeMichelle’s Marguerite has the necessary command to bring this obstreperous monarch to heel.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • And when intelligence confirms that one of their vessels is engaged in armed smuggling operations, the president need not convene an obstreperous congressional committee before acting in such a manner to defend the American people.
    — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Definition of obstreperous
Adjective
  • Brian is a gee-whiz irritant, with a reckless attachment to the family’s conveniently recalcitrant dog and a knack for making dangerous situations worse.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In their recalcitrant way, the balance tips more toward the sentimental than the cynical.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Definition of recalcitrant
Adjective
  • However, many current refractory alloys are difficult or impossible to manufacture reliably using these techniques.
    — Vitor Rielli, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
  • These warm hundreds of tonnes of refractory bricks to temperatures up to 1,500 °C.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Definition of refractory
Adjective
  • In any case, an ungovernable morning routine is probably a feature of a busy household, not a bug.
    — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 13 Oct. 2026
  • From there, the NCAA accelerated its campaign to convince Congress that college sports would be ungovernable and unsustainable without federal liability protections.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of ungovernable
Adjective
  • Debates and contrary opinions aside, Jay-Z’s selection as the Super Bowl LXI Apple Music Halftime Show headliner is set in stone, with the game and performance scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Agree on what each role must contribute, how contrary information will surface and what behavior the team wants to observe.
    — Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of contrary
Adjective
  • Now, as more schools like Central Middle station officers in their hallways, educators can turn to law enforcement when students are disobedient, even if the children are young or pose minimal threat.
    — Kristian Hernández, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Conduct disorder affects children and teens and involves a consistent pattern of disobedient and aggressive behaviors.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
Definition of disobedient

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“Unamenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unamenable. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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