stubborn

/'stʌbən/
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stubborn

The stubborn child refused to put on his coat.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Tenaciously unwilling to change one's position or course of action: Describes a person or animal that is determined not to change their attitude, opinion, or purpose, despite attempts to persuade them.
    • Difficult to handle, manage, or treat: Describes something (like a material, problem, or illness) that is hard to deal with, remove, or cure.
Usage and Examples
  • Describing a person or animal's character:
    • He is too stubborn to admit he was wrong.
    • The stubborn donkey refused to move.
  • Describing a difficult-to-remove substance or a persistent condition:
    • She scrubbed the stubborn stain on the floor.
    • He has a stubborn cough that won't go away.
Advanced Usage
  • "Stubbornly" (adverb): In a stubborn manner.
    • He stubbornly insisted on doing it his own way.
  • "Stubbornness" (noun): The quality of being stubborn.
    • Her stubbornness prevented a compromise.
Variants and Related Words
  • Obstinate: Very similar in meaning, often implying an unreasonable persistence.
  • Headstrong: Determined to have one's own way, often recklessly or impatiently.
  • Inflexible: Unwilling to change or compromise.
  • Intractable: Hard to control or deal with.
  • Refractory (formal): Resistant to control or authority; stubborn. Also used for materials resistant to heat or disease resistant to treatment.
Synonyms
  • Unyielding
  • Adamant
  • Pigheaded (informal, negative connotation)
  • Mulish (informal, implies obstinacy like a mule)
Antonyms
  • Compliant
  • Flexible
  • Amenable
  • Tractable
Idioms and Common Phrases
  • (As) stubborn as a mule: Extremely stubborn.
    • My grandfather is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to new technology.
  • Stubborn streak: A persistent tendency to be stubborn.
    • She's very easy-going but has a stubborn streak about certain issues.
  • Facts are stubborn things: A saying meaning that facts are undeniable and cannot be changed by opinions or wishes.
stubborn

The stubborn child refused to put on his coat.

Adjective
  1. not responding to treatment
    • a stubborn infection
    • a refractory case of acne
    • stubborn rust stains
  2. tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

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