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Meaning of stubbornly
The primary meaning of "stubbornly" is doing something in a very determined way, refusing to change your decision or opinion.
Etymology of stubbornly
The word "stubbornly" originates from the word "stubborn", which is derived from the Old English words "stubb" meaning "tree stump" and "born" or "bairn" meaning "child", but also possibly from the Old Norse word "stubba" meaning "to stump" or "to resist"
Historically, the term "stubborn" was used to describe someone who was as unyielding as a tree stump, and over time the adverb "stubbornly" emerged to describe the manner in which someone acts in a stubborn way
Synonyms
Definitions
- Refusing to change your decision or opinion, or to do what other people want you to do
- * Continuing to do something or believe something in a very determined way, even when it is difficult or other people disagree
Usage Examples
- She stubbornly refused to give up on her dreams, even when faced with numerous setbacks
- * He has stubbornly held on to his opinion, despite the overwhelming evidence against it
- * The child stubbornly insisted on wearing their favorite dress to the party, despite it being too small