stubbornness — The quality of being determined not to change one's attitude or position despite arguments or pressure. Unwillingness to yield or compromise.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The quality of being determined not to change one's attitude or position despite arguments or pressure. Unwillingness to yield or compromise.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstʌbɚnnəs/
Korean meaning: 완고함, 고집
Korean pronunciation: 스터번-니스 (강세: 스터번)
Example Sentences
- My cat's stubbornness is legendary - she refuses to use any litter box except her favorite pink one.
- His stubbornness in negotiations led to a breakthrough deal.
- The toddler's stubbornness about wearing mismatched socks became a daily battle.
stubbornness
NOUN//ˈstʌbɚnnəs//
The quality of being determined not to change one's attitude or position despite arguments or pressure. Unwillingness to yield or compromise.
The quality of being determined not to change one's attitude or position despite arguments or pressure. Unwillingness to yield or compromise.
Her stubbornness blocks awareness, but ensures fairness!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'stubborn,' meaning difficult to move or manage, possibly related to 'stub' (a short remnant of something cut off). The word originally described animals that were hard to control or direct.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat's stubbornness is legendary - she refuses to use any litter box except her favorite pink one.”
“His stubbornness in negotiations led to a breakthrough deal.”
“The toddler's stubbornness about wearing mismatched socks became a daily battle.”
“Sometimes stubbornness is just persistence in disguise.”
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