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   Stub·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" Similar obstinatestubborn as a mulemulishheadstrongwillfulstrong-willedself-willedpigheadedbull-headedobdurateawkwarddifficultcontraryperverserecalcitrantrefractoryfirmadamantresolutedoggedpersistentpertinaciousinflexibleiron-willeduncompromisinguncooperativeunaccommodatingintractableunbendingunyieldingunmalleableunadaptablerock-ribbedinformal:stiff-neckedbolshiebloody-mindedbalkyarchaic:contumaciousfrowardOpposite compliantdocile
   • ▪ difficult to move, remove, or cure: "the removal of stubborn screws" Similar indeliblepermanentlingeringpersistenttenaciousfastresistant

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘untameable, implacable’): of unknown origin.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word stubborn, which means unreasonably or perversely unyielding. Find out why stubborn is often compared to a mule or other animals.

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   What is the difference between stubborn and obstinate?

   • Stubborn, dogged, obstinate, persistent imply fixity of purpose or condition and resistance to change. Stubborn and obstinate both imply resistance to advice, entreaty, remonstrance, or force; but stubborn implies more of innate quality and is the more frequently used when referring to inanimate things: stubborn disposition; stubborn difficulties.

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   What is a stubborn person?

   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! STUBBORN definition: 1. A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else: 2…. Learn more.

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   What is a stubborn adjective?

   • Definition of stubborn adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (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). She has inherited her mother’s stubborn streak. Want to learn more?

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   Is stubbornness a bad quality?

   • We usually consider stubbornness to be a bad quality of a close-minded person acting in some unreasonable way (such as a stubborn child) or refusing to change their mind (e.g., stubborn holdout). Stubborn is also used to describe inanimate things that refuse to budge or cooperate, as in a stubborn nail or stubborn belief.

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   Stubborn means determined to do what one wants and refuses to change or accept suggestions. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related expressions from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Stubborn means determined to do what one wants and refuses to change or accept suggestions. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related terms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Stubborn definition: unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving. See examples of STUBBORN used in a sentence.

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   stubborn: 1 adj 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 stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate bolshy , ...

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   Stubborn means refusing to change one's mind or course of action despite pressure to do so, or difficult to handle, treat, or overcome. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and examples of stubborn in different contexts.

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   Stubborn means determined not to change your opinion or attitude, or difficult to get rid of or deal with. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, pronunciation, pictures and example sentences.