ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mulish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Mulish is an adjective meaning Characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.

Meaning

Characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.

Example Sentences

[…] a rickety verdigrised geyser which would spit two inches of tepid water into the bath and then mulishly stop working."

Synonyms for mulish

Depending on context, synonyms include stubborn, hardheaded.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stubborn, hardheaded, vagary, mulelike, camelish, muttish.

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