stubborn
stubborn
unwilling to change
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stubborn synonyms
What's the difference between stubborn / obstinate / headstrong / pigheaded / strong-willed / mulish
more formal; implies resisting persuasion or reason
She remained obstinate despite the evidence.
impulsive stubbornness; ignores advice and acts rashly
The headstrong teenager refused to change his mind.
very stubborn in a silly or unreasonable way; informal and negative
Don't be so pigheaded — listen to some advice.
having firm determination; often carries a positive connotation
She's strong-willed and never gives up.
stubborn like a mule; strongly negative and somewhat old-fashioned
He was mulish and refused any compromise.
deliberate stubbornness; often implies intentional or reckless refusal
It was a willful decision to ignore the rules.
focuses on continuing effort rather than refusal to change opinion
He's persistent in pursuing his goals.
emphasizes firm purpose and resolve rather than mere refusal
She was determined to finish the project.
unwilling to change; emphasizes rigidity rather than personal obstinacy
His inflexible stance made negotiations impossible.
firm and uncompromising; somewhat literary and formal
Her unyielding principles guided every decision.
firmly determined; more positive and formal than mere obstinacy
He took a resolute stand against corruption.
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How to pronounce stubborn and what this word means
stubborn means stubborn. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stubborn
/ˈstʌbən/
stubborn translation
stubborn
stubborn examples
He's stubborn and won't change his plan.
stubborn transcription
/ˈstʌbən/, /ˈstʌbərn/
Questions about this word
stubborn meaning: what does it mean?
unwilling to change
stubborn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stubborn is pronounced as /ˈstʌbən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stubborn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He's stubborn and won't change his plan. Translation: Он упрямый и не меняет своих планов.
Is stubborn part of Pets vocabulary?
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Is stubborn part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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