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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While industries evolve and AI transforms work, a company’s commitment to its weekly all-hands meeting or quarterly offsite can remain steadfast.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments echo those made by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who on Sunday said the administration will remain steadfast in its plans for reciprocal tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, even in the face of the global stock market sell-off.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Glide your steam mop across obstinate stains or spills and eradicate the mess along with the bacteria.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Still, this is a strong, young group with one large elephant in the room - who will play third base, the infinitely superior defender and more agreeable team player Bregman or the better hitter and more obstinate Rafael Devers?—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Stubborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubborn. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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