stubborn

Meanings

• adjective

  Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action in spite of evidence or reasons that may make it desirable or necessary to do so.

  - "Despite the new evidence, the scientist remained stubborn in her belief."
  - "The child was stubborn about eating his vegetables."

• adjective

  Unwilling to be moved or influenced.

  - "The mule was stubborn and refused to move."
  - "The politician was stubborn in his stance on the issue."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstʌbən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈstʌbɚn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

adamant , contrary , disobedient , headstrong , insubordinate , obdurate , obstinate , rebellious , undisciplined , unyielding , wayward , willful , enduring , perseverant , persistent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stubborn
urn , spurn , churn , furn , urne

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Variants

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stubborn , stubborner , stubbornest , stubbornly , stubbornness , stubbornnesses , stubborn streak , (as) stubborn as a mule , as stubborn as a mule , stubborn as a mule

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Forms

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stubborner, most stubborn

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Etymology

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From Old English stubbor, meaning 'obstinate, unyielding'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stubborn' is often used in the context of horses, with a stubborn horse being one that refuses to move or respond to commands.

2. In the Bible, the prophet Jonah is described as being 'a very stubborn and disobedient man' who refused to follow God's commands.

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1. obstinate: Synonym of stubborn, meaning unwilling to change or comply.

2. tenacious: A related concept to stubborn, meaning determined and persistent in the face of difficulty.

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Quotes

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1. Louise was not the first to posit the idea of a miniature horse ancestral to the Arab; but she was the only one "stubborn" enough to prove it.

   - Jason Elliot,{it}Mirrors of the Unseen{/it},2006

2. In the search for strategies to deal with the "stubborn" and deadly problem of driving under the influence, many cops are turning to an unusual tactic: Recruiting volunteer drinkers and drug users to teach officers to recognize impaired drivers.

   - Russell Gold,{it}Wall Street Journal{/it},29 Oct. 2002

3. To remove "stubborn" price tags from items like dishes and glassware, I use a cotton pad or Q-tip soaked with rubbing alcohol. The alcohol dissolves the sticky glue and doesn't mess up my manicure.

   - Kathe Palmucci,{it}Real Simple{/it},April 2003

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stubborn' is often used to describe characters who refuse to give in or change their ways, even when it is in their best interest. For example, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', the character Lear is described as being 'stubborn' in his refusal to listen to his daughters' advice.

How to Memorize "stubborn"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mule or a donkey, animals known for their stubbornness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stubborn' with the image of a person or animal refusing to move or change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stood By Our Nonsense' to remember the definition of stubborn.

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