stubborn

Word Type

a.

stubborn Meaning Definition

Firm as a stub or stump; stiff; unbending; unyielding; persistent; hence, unreasonably obstinate in will or opinion; not yielding to reason or persuasion; refractory; harsh; -- said of persons and things; as, stubborn wills; stubborn ore; a stubborn oak; as stubborn as a mule.

Synonyms for stubborn

adamant,adamantine,adherent,adhesive,assiduous,balking,balky,bigoted,bulldogged,bulldoggish,bulldoggy,bulletheaded,bullheaded,cantankerous,cartilaginous,case-hardened,chewy,clingy,cohesive,constant,continuing,contumacious,coriaceous,determined,diligent,dogged,dogmatic,dour,durable,enduring,faithful,fanatic,fibrous,firm,fundamentalist,gluey,glutinous,gristly,gummy,hard,hardheaded,hardy,headstrong,hidebound,immovable,immutable,impliable,inalterable,indefatigable,indomitable,inductile,industrious,inelastic,inexorable,inextensible,inextensile,inextensional,inflexible,insistent,insubordinate,intolerant,intractable,intractile,intransigent,invincible,iron,ironbound,ironclad,ironhanded,irresilient,lasting,leatherlike,leathery,loyal,mulish,muscle-bound,never-tiring,nonelastic,nonstretchable,obdurate,obstinate,opinionated,ornery,orthodox,overzealous,patient,patient as Job,permanent,perseverant,persevering,persistent,persisting,pertinacious,pigheaded,plodding,plugging,preoccupied,procrustean,purist,puristic,puritan,puritanic,rapt,rebellious,recalcitrant,refractory,relentless,resistant,resolute,restive,rigid,rigorist,rigoristic,rigorous,rockbound,ropy,sedulous,self-adhesive,self-willed,set,sinewy,single-minded,sleepless,slogging,stable,steadfast,steady,stickable,sticky,stiff,stiff-necked,straightlaced,straitlaced,stringy,strong,strong-willed,strongheaded,stunt,sulky,sullen,tacky,tenacious,tireless,tough,tough as leather,unabating,unalterable,unbending,uncompromising,unconquerable,uncooperative,undaunted,undiscouraged,undrooping,unextendible,unextensible,unfailing,unfaltering,unflagging,unflexible,unflinching,ungiving,unintermitting,uninterrupted,unlimber,unmalleable,unnodding,unpliable,unpliant,unregenerate,unrelaxing,unrelenting,unremitting,unsleeping,unswerving,untiring,untractable,unwavering,unwearied,unwearying,unwinking,unyielding,utterly attentive,vigorous,viscid,wayward,weariless,willful,wiry

Synonym Search Links for stubborn

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