Stubborn

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌbərn/

Stubborn (adjective)

  1. not willing to change your opinion or decision, even if others disagree.
  2. hard to move, change, or deal with.

Examples

  • She is too stubborn to admit she was wrong.
  • He remained stubborn despite the evidence.

Common collocations: stubborn refusal, stubborn attitude, stubbornly refuse, stubborn stain, stubborn problem

Synonyms of Stubborn

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Stubborn

  • — describing adaptability or willingness to change
  • — describing willingness to give in or adapt