Stubborn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstʌbɚn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stubborn is an adjective meaning Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.
Meaning
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.
More Meanings
- Physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.
- (informal) Stubbornness.
- Ellipsis of stubborn disease (“a disease of citrus trees”).
Example Sentences
Under his hand a stubborn latch sprung noisily […]
That takes a lot of stubborn for a seventy-something man.
Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.
People are pretty stubborn about their political beliefs, so why bother arguing?
Word Forms
- stubborner
- stubbornest
Synonyms for stubborn
Depending on context, synonyms include willful, headstrong, wayward, obstinate, obdurate, contrary.
Antonyms for stubborn
Common opposites include docile.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mulish, obstinate, refractory, dogged, pertinacious, bullheaded.
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