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/
Korean meaning: 고집스러운, 완고한, 고집센
Korean pronunciation: **스터**번
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
A stubborn child refuses to eat vegetables despite parents' encouragement
This southern man won't move, even if he'll burn!
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🌳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.
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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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