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
Unfortunately, antisemitism is a stubborn, ancient hate that rears its head at different times and shapeshifts in different societies.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
But the central bank has put off further easing as inflation has proven more stubborn than expected.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Digging a wide circle around perennial roots before lifting them out of the soil should help to keep root balls intact, while running a butter knife around the interior of growing containers can loosen tough soil and free stubborn pots with minimal root damage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Despite growing consternation and concern expressed by economists and CEOs, Trump administration officials have been stubborn in defending its trade policies.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stubborn
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
But the central bank has put off further easing as inflation has proven more stubborn than expected.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Digging a wide circle around perennial roots before lifting them out of the soil should help to keep root balls intact, while running a butter knife around the interior of growing containers can loosen tough soil and free stubborn pots with minimal root damage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Despite growing consternation and concern expressed by economists and CEOs, Trump administration officials have been stubborn in defending its trade policies.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stubborn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubborn
Adjective
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Since then, White House officials have remained adamant about sticking by Hegseth, even as criticism has mounted in recent weeks and questions about his judgment have resurfaced.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite the significant decline, the Trump administration is adamant about shoring up the border to ensure it is left secure before leaving office.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 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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The administration's steadfast message in recent days has been that the tariffs were coming and there was no way out.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
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 26 Apr. 2025.
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