Stubborn

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ÊŒbÉ™(ɹ)n

Origin

From Middle English stoburn, stoburne, styburne, stiborn; probable origin *stybor, *stibor, apparently from Old English styb ("a stump, stub") + adj. formative -or as in Old English bitor, English bitter.

Full definition of stubborn

Adjective

1. Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing?Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• stubbornly
• stubbornness