adjective
stubborn
STUB-urn/ˈstʌbərn/
Resistant to efforts to bring about change.
The stubborn hiker approaches the blocked trail despite the obvious detour.
Etymology
Stubborn already meant “obstinate” in its earliest recorded uses. Its origin remains uncertain, so the unwillingness to change cannot securely be explained through earlier roots.
In context
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More examples
- This stubborn stain won't come out in the wash.
- We finally loosen the stubborn lid with a rubber grip.
- A stubborn cough keeps him awake at night.
Forms
stubborn · more stubborn · most stubborn
stubbornness noun — Resistance to change despite pressure or persuasion.
stubbornly adverb — In a way that resists attempted change.
Similar words
- obstinate
- Usually describes a person who refuses to change an opinion.
- persistent
- Emphasizes continuing over time rather than resisting efforts at change.
- intractable
- Suggests a problem is especially difficult to manage or solve.