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stubborn
unwilling to change one's mind or behavior
Synonyms
Antonyms
- flexible
- agreeable
stubborn in a sentence
The stubborn child refused to try a different way of solving the puzzle.
The stubborn player insisted on using his own plan despite the team's advice.
Where it comes from
From Middle English stub 'a short, stiff piece'
Memory hook
A stubborn STUB will not bend or move.
Read it in context
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