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
- a stubborn refusal to listen
- She has inherited her mother’s stubborn streak.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb2, Personal qualitiesb2- He started out with nothing but raw talent and stubborn determination.
- The situation was aggravated by Mr Johnson's stubborn refusal to apologize.
- [usually before noun] difficult to get rid of or deal with synonym persistent
- a stubborn cough/stain
- a stubborn problem
Word OriginMiddle English (originally in the sense ‘untameable, implacable’): of unknown origin.
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