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Meaning
Adj
●
Refusing to
move
or to change
one's
opinion
;
obstinate
;
firmly
resisting
;
persistent
in doing something.
●
Of
materials
:
physically
stiff
and
inflexible
; not
easily
melted
or worked.
Noun
●
Stubbornness.
●
Short for
stubborn disease
(“a
disease
of
citrus
trees”).
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
stubborn
English
stoburn
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Willful
Headstrong
Wayward
Obstinate
Obdurate
Contrary
Disobedient
Insubordinate
Undisciplined
Adamant
Unyielding
Rebellious
Perseverant
Persistent
Enduring
Tenacious
Dour
Contumacious
Dogged
Perverse
Recalcitrant
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Pigheaded
Arrogant
Bullheaded
Selfish
Timid
Indecisive
Cynical
Intransigent
Aggressive
Naive
Impatient
Defiant
Brave
Stupid
Judgmental
Courageous
Ignorant
Brutal
Rigid
Angry
Assertive
Inflexible
Bitter
Restless
Feisty
Immature
Bossy
Tough
Ruthless
Cruel
Strict
Rude
Greedy
Lazy
Powerful
Shy
Defensive
Annoying
Harsh
Upset
Strong
Mischievous
Domineering
Fearless
Ambitious
Mad
Furious
Anxious
Bull Headed
Narrow Minded
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Rhymes
Stubborn
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