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Meaning of stubborn
having or showing a determination not to change your mind or course of action
Etymology of stubborn
The word "stubborn" has its roots in the 14th century, derived from the Old English words "stubb" meaning "stump" or "tree stump" and "born" or "bourn" meaning "origin" or "source", originally referring to a tree stump, and later to describe someone who is unyielding or obstinate, like a stubborn root or stump that is hard to remove
Synonyms
obstinate
uncooperative
headstrong
mulish
inflexible
rigid
unyielding
intransigent
recalcitrant
contrarian
disobedient
defiant
resistant
uncompromising
unrelenting
persistent
dogged
tenacious
firm
resolute
determined
unwavering
unshakeable
obstreperous
refractory
cantankerous
perverse
wayward
willful
Bullheaded
stiff-necked
unmanageable
intractable
Definitions
- Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action despite attempts to persuade or compel one to do so
- * Having or showing a determination not to change one's mind or course of action
Usage Examples
- She was stubborn and refused to give up on her dream of becoming a professional musician
- * He's a stubborn man who never listens to advice
- * The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables
Antonyms
compliant
obedient
cooperative
flexible
yielding
accommodating
agreeable
amenable
docile
submissive
acquiescent
pliable
tractable
malleable
deferential
conciliatory
obliging
receptive
responsive
adaptable
willing
open-minded