mulishly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a stubbornly unyielding or obstinate manner: The adverb "mulishly" describes the way someone behaves with unreasonable and inflexible determination, refusing to change their mind or course of action.
Usage
"Mulishly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It specifically conveys a negative sense of stubbornness, often implying a foolish or frustrating refusal to cooperate or listen to reason.
Examples
- Adverb:
- He mulishly refused to apologize, even when presented with clear evidence.
- She stared mulishly out the window, ignoring all attempts at conversation.
- The child sat mulishly on the floor, declaring he would not move.
Advanced Usage
- "to act mulishly": to behave in a stubborn, obstinate way.
- Whenever he's asked to help, he just acts mulishly and pretends not to hear.
- "to persist mulishly": to continue stubbornly with an action or opinion.
- He persisted mulishly in his error, despite the teacher's corrections.
Variants and Related Words
- Mulish (adj): Having the characteristics of a mule; stubborn and obstinate.
- He has a mulish determination to finish the project his own way.
- Stubbornly (adv): In a manner showing determination not to change one's attitude or position. (A close synonym, though "mulishly" often carries a stronger connotation of irrational obstinacy.)
Synonyms
- Obstinately: In a stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.
- Pigheadedly: In a stupidly obstinate way.
- Intransigently: In an uncompromising, stubborn manner.
Antonyms
- Flexibly: In a way that is able to change or be changed easily.
- Amenably: In a cooperative and open-minded manner.
- Compliantly: In an obedient or yielding way.
Adverb
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in a stubborn unregenerate manner
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she remained stubbornly in the same position
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