stubborn implies sturdiness in resisting change which may or may not be admirable.

STUBBORN definition: unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving. See examples of stubborn used in a sentence.

If something is stubborn, it is hard to fix or deal with: stubborn stains a stubborn problem (Definition of stubborn from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

1. unreasonably or perversely obstinate; unyielding. 2. fixed or set in purpose or opinion; resolute. 3. obstinately maintained, as a course of action: stubborn resistance. 4. difficult to handle, treat, etc.: a …

Someone who is stubborn or who behaves in a stubborn way is determined to do what they want and is very unwilling to change their mind. He is a stubborn character used to getting his own way. His face …

Definition of stubborn adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 21, 2025 · stubborn (comparative stubborner, superlative stubbornest) Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

Stubborn and obstinate both imply resistance to advice, entreaty, remonstrance, or force; but stubborn implies more of innate quality and is the more frequently used when referring to inanimate things: …

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective stubborn, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Someone who is stubborn often exhibits a refusal to compromise, adapt, or consider alternative viewpoints, leading to a persistent insistence on their own way. This characteristic can be observed …