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stubborn

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌbən/

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Definition of stubborn

adjective

  • having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good reasons to do so:you’re a silly, stubborn old woman
  • difficult to move, remove, or cure:the removal of stubborn screws

Phrases

(as) stubborn as a mule

informal extremely stubborn.

Derivatives

stubbornly

adverb

stubbornness

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌbənnɪs/

noun

Origin:

Middle English (originally in the sense 'untameable, implacable'): of unknown origin

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