Top synonyms for “stubborn”: obstinate, refractory, unregenerate, bloody-minded, bolshy, bullet-headed, bullheaded, cantankerous, and 17 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
- (adjective)not responding to treatment“a stubborn infection”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "stubborn"?
Common synonyms for "stubborn" include obstinate, refractory, unregenerate, bloody-minded, bolshy, bullet-headed. Our thesaurus lists 25 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "stubborn"?
Antonyms for "stubborn" include docile. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "stubborn" mean?
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
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