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Definition stubborn in British English

stubborn adjective

adjective
/ˈstʌbə(r)n/
1

a stubborn person is not willing to change their ideas or to consider anyone else's reasons or arguments

Synonyms and related words
stubborn narrow conservative
1.1

showing that you are not willing to listen or to change what you think

Example

a stubborn look/voice

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stubborn narrow conservative
2

very difficult to change or to defeat

Example

Defenders of the city put up stubborn resistance.

Example

The proposed law is meeting stubborn opposition.

Synonyms and related words
strong irresistible sturdy
2.1

difficult to cure or remove

Example

a stubborn cold

Example

stubborn weeds/stains

Synonyms and related words
acute advanced asymptomatic
Definition stubborn in British English