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- DictionaryStub·born/ˈstəbərn/
adjective
- 1. having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so: "a stubborn refusal to learn from experience"
1. a (1) : unreasonably or perversely unyielding : mulish. (2) : justifiably unyielding : resolute. b. : suggestive or typical of a strong stubborn nature. a stubborn jaw. 2. : performed or carried on in an unyielding, obstinate, or persistent manner. stubborn effort. 3. : difficult to handle, manage, or treat. a stubborn cold. 4. : lasting.
STUBBORN definition: 1. A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else: 2…. Learn more.
STUBBORN meaning: 1. A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else: 2…. Learn more.
Stubborn definition: unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving. See examples of STUBBORN used in a sentence.
A stubborn person holds on to a view or an attitude, refusing to change — to the point of being unreasonable. Things can also be stubborn, like a stain that no amount of scrubbing can clean or a medical condition that, even with treatment, doesn't improve.
Someone who is stubborn or who behaves in a stubborn way is determined to do what they want and is very unwilling to change their mind. He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way. His face was set in an expression of stubborn determination.
adj. 1. unreasonably or perversely obstinate; unyielding. 2. fixed or set in purpose or opinion; resolute. 3. obstinately maintained, as a course of action: stubborn resistance. 4. difficult to handle, treat, etc.: a stubborn pain. [1350–1400; Middle English stiborn (e), styborne, stuborn, of uncertain orig.] stub′born•ly, adv.
stubborn. adjective. /ˈstʌbən/. /ˈstʌbərn/. (often disapproving) determined not to change your opinion or attitude synonym obstinate. He was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong. She can be as stubborn as a mule (= extremely stubborn). stubborn pride. a stubborn resistance to change.
STUBBORN meaning: determined not to change your ideas, plans, etc, although other people want you to. Learn more.
6 days ago · Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something. He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing? Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.
