The Opposite(Antonym) of “amenable”
The antonym of amenable are uncooperative, unmanageable, and intractable. These words describe someone who is difficult to work with or control, and who resists authority or direction.
Explore all Antonyms of “amenable”
Definitions and Examples of uncooperative, unmanageable, intractable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not willing to help or comply with requests or directions.
Example
The employee was uncooperative and refused to follow the company's policies.
Difficult or impossible to control or handle.
Example
The toddler was so energetic that he became unmanageable and ran around the house.
Difficult or stubborn; not easily managed or controlled.
Example
The problem was so complex that it became intractable and required a team of experts to solve.
Key Differences: uncooperative vs unmanageable vs intractable
- 1Uncooperative describes someone who is unwilling to help or comply with requests or directions.
- 2Unmanageable describes something that is difficult or impossible to control or handle.
- 3Intractable describes someone or something that is difficult or stubborn and not easily managed or controlled.
Effective Usage of uncooperative, unmanageable, intractable
- 1Workplace Communication: Use these antonyms to describe employees or colleagues who are difficult to work with.
- 2Parenting: Use these antonyms to describe children who are difficult to manage or control.
- 3Problem-Solving: Use these antonyms to describe complex problems that are difficult to solve.
Remember this!
The antonyms of amenable describe someone or something that is difficult to work with or control. Uncooperative describes someone who is unwilling to help or comply, unmanageable describes something that is difficult to control, and intractable describes someone or something that is difficult or stubborn. Use these words in workplace communication, parenting, or problem-solving contexts.
