stubborn — refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstʌbərn/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so stubborn that she refuses to eat anything except the most expensive cat food.
- The stubborn jar lid wouldn't open no matter how hard I tried.
- He's stubborn as a mule when it comes to admitting his mistakes.
stubborn
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstʌbərn/]
refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
The stubborn donkey refuses to move, no matter how hard the farmer pulls.
This southern man won't move, even if he'll burn!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'stoborn' or 'stubborn,' possibly derived from Old English 'styb' (a stub or post) combined with a pejorative suffix, or influenced by the adjective 'stub' meaning short and thick. The word may relate to the idea of being as unmovable as a wooden stub.
Breakdown
stub (short, thick post) + -born/-orn (suffix indicating condition or quality) = stubborn (refusing to move or change, like an immovable stub)
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📝Examples
“My cat is so stubborn that she refuses to eat anything except the most expensive cat food.”
“The stubborn jar lid wouldn't open no matter how hard I tried.”
“He's stubborn as a mule when it comes to admitting his mistakes.”
“Despite all evidence, she remained stubborn in her beliefs.”
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