stubborn
Translation
stubborn, obstinate, headstrong, pig-headed
Examples
He is as stubborn as a mule.
He is as stubborn as a mule.
This is a very stubborn stain.
This is a very stubborn stain.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is stubborn to be unwilling to change one's mind He is a very stubborn person.
a stubborn ((noun)) something that is difficult to move or change This is a stubborn stain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obstinate, headstrong; Antonyms: flexible, compliant
Etymology
From Old English *stybb* 'tree stump', suggesting something immovable.
Memory Tips
Picture a tree 'stub' or stump that won't move. That's being stubborn.