mulish

/'mju:liʃ/

Thân thiện

The child was being mulish and refused to put on his coat.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Stubbornly and unreasonably obstinate: Characterized by an inflexible, unyielding attitude, especially when faced with persuasion, argument, or attack. It implies a level of stubbornness that is irrational or unreasonable.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • His mulish refusal to listen to any advice caused the project to fail.
  • She became mulish whenever we tried to discuss changing the schedule.
  • Dealing with his mulish attitude on this issue is exhausting.

Advanced Usage

• "to be mulish about something": to be stubbornly inflexible regarding a specific matter.
  • He is being mulish about the budget, refusing to consider any adjustments.
• "mulish determination": a determination that is stubborn to the point of being counterproductive.
  • Her mulish determination to do it alone prevented her from accepting much-needed help.

Variants and Related Words

• Mulishly (adverb): in a stubbornly obstinate manner.
  • He mulishly insisted on his original plan.
• Mulishness (noun): the quality or state of being mulish.
  • Her mulishness is her greatest weakness in team settings.

Synonyms

• Obstinate: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.
• Pigheaded: Foolishly obstinate.
• Intransigent: Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
• Inflexible: Unwilling to change or compromise.

Antonyms

• Amenable: Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
• Compliant: Inclined to agree with others or obey rules.
• Tractable: Easy to control or influence.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• As stubborn as a mule: An idiom meaning extremely obstinate, which is the root comparison for the adjective "mulish."
  • You can't convince him; he's as stubborn as a mule.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hardheaded