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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"
fixed or set in purpose or opinion; resolute: a stubborn opponent of foreign aid. Synonyms: persevering. Antonyms: irresolute. obstinately maintained, as a course of action: a stubborn resistance. difficult to manage or suppress: a stubborn horse; a stubborn pain. hard, tough, or stiff, as stone or wood; difficult to shape or work. stubborn.
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.
Definitions of stubborn. adjective. tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield. synonyms: obstinate, unregenerate. inflexible, sturdy, uncompromising. not making concessions. disobedient. not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority. bloody-minded, cantankerous.
4 days ago · 1. adjective. 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. Synonyms: obstinate, dogged, inflexible, fixed More Synonyms of stubborn.
(often disapproving)determined not to change your opinion or attitudesynonymobstinate. 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. a stubborn refusal to listen. She has inherited her mother’s stubborn streak. Extra Examples.
1 (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. stubborn pride a stubborn resistance to change a stubborn refusal to listen She has inherited her mother's stubborn streak.
STUBBORN meaning: determined not to change your ideas, plans, etc, although other people want you to. Learn more.
