as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
he's just being stubborn, refusing even to try the new toothpaste
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stubborn resistance
staunch resistance
determined resistance
hardheaded resistance
tenacious resistance
unyielding resistance
a stubborn streak
a defiant streak
a determined streak
a tenacious streak
an uncompromising streak
a rebellious streak
a stubborn child
stubborn stains
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Recent Examples of stubborn
Just ask Rick Bragg, who has spent a lifetime in the South cultivating a love story with the dish and forming his own stubborn beliefs about everything from the seasoning to how the chicken is dredged.
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Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Instead, the Tigers’ backcourt had to carry them past Greg McDermott’s stubborn squad.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
As firefighters continued to battle three stubborn North Carolina wildfires in the same county, a breezy and dry forecast for the danger zones is threatening to spread the flames, officials said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2025
Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 29, 2025: You are opinionated and stubborn.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
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Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Instead, the Tigers’ backcourt had to carry them past Greg McDermott’s stubborn squad.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
As firefighters continued to battle three stubborn North Carolina wildfires in the same county, a breezy and dry forecast for the danger zones is threatening to spread the flames, officials said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2025
Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 29, 2025: You are opinionated and stubborn.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubborn
Adjective
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Paul has been adamant that the tariffs won’t help the U.S. His frustration with the tariffs came as seven GOP senators signed on to a bipartisan bill that sought to have Congressional oversight over the president’s tariffs.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The 12-time Emmy award-winner was also adamant about sharing her cancer journey with her audience—hoping that her experience might offer support and guidance to others facing similar challenges.—
Joanne Fowler,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Inna, notoriously protective of her husband’s legacy, worked with a translator and editors on a few chapters of the book but then retreated into obstinate silence.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sadat and Israel’s Menachem Begin were obstinate, colorful negotiators.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Stubborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubborn. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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