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unamenable


Meanings
  • adjective

    Not able to be managed or controlled; refusing to comply.


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unamenable
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'not able to be governed' or 'not subject to the law', from the Latin word 'inamenable'.


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  1. The term 'unamenable' was first used in English law in the 1500s to describe individuals who refused to pay taxes or appear in court.

  2. In psychology, 'unamenable' is a term used to describe individuals who are resistant to change or treatment.

  3. The word 'unamenable' is often used in the context of labor disputes or negotiations, to describe workers or unions that are unwilling to compromise.


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  1. recalcitrant: A synonym for 'unamenable', meaning stubbornly refusing to comply or cooperate.

  2. obdurate: Another synonym for 'unamenable', meaning stubbornly unyielding or unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action.


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In literature, 'unamenable' has been used to describe characters or situations that are resistant to change or control. In art, it can be used to describe works that challenge conventional norms or defy categorization.

How to Memorize "unamenable"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person or situation that is unwilling to be managed or controlled.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the concept of stubbornness or resistance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the letters in 'unamenable': 'Untamed Animals Never Endanger Man's Excellence'.


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