stubborn

[stuhb-ern] / ˈstʌb ərn /

ADJECTIVE

obstinate, unyielding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant determined dogged headstrong inflexible intractable ornery persistent perverse relentless rigid single-minded steadfast tenacious tough unshakable willful

WEAK

balky bloody-minded bullheaded cantankerous contumacious cussed firm fixed hang-tough hardheaded inexorable insubordinate mulish obdurate opinionated persevering pertinacious pigheaded rebellious recalcitrant refractory self-willed set in one's ways stiff-necked unbending unmanageable unreasonable untoward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

flexible irresolute kind nice pliable pliant reasonable soft submissive surrendering weak willing yielding

WEAK

broad-minded complacent compliant giving

Example Sentences

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I was as stubborn as he was, with a temper to match.

From Literature

He reaches for my arm as I stalk down the path, frantically jimmying the stubborn gate until at once it bursts open.

From Literature

Consumer spending was slow and inflation was stubborn even before the attack on Iran sent oil prices soaring.

From The Wall Street Journal

That last bit represents an especially stubborn turnoff for some Academy members over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal

So it can be worrisome when they land when growth is already middling and inflation stubborn.

From The Wall Street Journal