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Definition of stubborn adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stubborn

adjective
stubborn pronunciation English ˈstʌbən stubborn pronunciation American ˈstʌbərn
 
1 (often disapproving) determined not to change your opinion or attitude
Synonym
obstinateHe was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong.She can be as stubborn as a mule.stubborn pridea stubborn resistance to changea stubborn refusal to listenShe has inherited her mother's stubborn streak.2 difficult to get rid of or deal with
Synonym
persistenta stubborn cough/staina stubborn problemstubbornly
stubbornly pronunciation English ˈstʌbənli stubbornly pronunciation American ˈstʌbərnli
adverbShe stubbornly refused to pay.Unemployment remains stubbornly high. stubbornness
stubbornness pronunciation English stubbornness pronunciation American
noun [uncountable]