Definition of stubborn in English:

stubborn

adjective ˈstʌbənˈstəbərn

1Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.
顽固的，执拗的，倔强的
a stubborn refusal to learn from experience
two stubborn young people intent on doing their own thing
Example sentencesExamples
- Call me stubborn but once I've started something then I'm going to finish it.
- The two were just too stubborn to admit that they were wrong and the other was right.
- The rage bubbled up inside of me again at his stubborn insistence.
- Jim can be just as stubborn at times.
- Michael wished Manda hadn't been so stubborn not to let him pay the bills.
- I'm too stubborn to admit that I'm in love with him.
- Lex, see what you miss with your stubborn refusal to own a T.V.?
- "You get that stubborn streak from your mother, you know, " he said, grinning.
- I liked the stubborn resistance my dragon hunter had to face throughout the game.
- I'm just as stubborn, if not more so, than you are.
- And then there is that stubborn streak in him that always fired him up.
- China's stubborn adherence to the " one China " principle is obviously aimed at restraining Taiwan.
- I am stubborn at times, and this is one of those times.
- Neither of us likes to give up; you might call us stubborn.
- They are, alas, meeting with the same stubborn resistance as Cliff.
- The group's stubborn refusal to rejoice in their achievement strikes me as strange.
- But I won't try to stop you, I know how stubborn you are.
- How could they convince the stubborn, mule headed men to not duel?
- I want us to have children every bit as stubborn as we are!
- The most stubborn resistance was in east-central Paris.
Synonyms
obstinate, stubborn as a mule, mulish, headstrong, wilful, strong-willed, self-willed, pig-headed, bull-headed, obdurate, awkward, difficult, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory
1. 1.1 Difficult to move, remove, or cure.
  难移动的；难去除的；难治愈的
  the removal of stubborn screws
  拔掉难起的螺丝钉。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Do not be tempted to scrub the gloss finish of the rod itself with the scourer to remove those stubborn mackerel scales.
  I am watching him extract stubborn weeds, while I and my big pregnant belly look on from the grass.
  The next 5 pounds, however, were a little bit more stubborn.
  Usually simple anti-inflammatories will settle it, but a stubborn one may need a minor op to remove it.
  The number 6 had been pretty easy to remove but the 3 proved to be more stubborn.
  All hopes of hot bath or a soothing gin lay beyond the stubborn green door with its pretty stained glass panels.
  Trouble is it's so hot it's difficult to remove those stubborn stains.
  I'm scrubbing a particularly stubborn stain when I hear a key in the lock and I freeze.
  Then the skeletons, stubborn bits of flesh and muscle still clinging to the bones, move on to the bug room.
  Cheap booze, an eclectic clientele and a stubborn refusal to move with the times have drawn generations of tipplers.
  The roads were wet from the sprays of the municipal cleaners and all that was left was the more stubborn of the chalky white outlines.
  Synonyms
  indelible, permanent, lingering, persistent, tenacious, fast, resistant

Phrases

(as) stubborn as a mule

informal Extremely stubborn.
Example sentencesExamples
- I ride him at home and he is quite a character, as stubborn as a mule.
- They may be stubborn as a mule, but that doesn't mean they won't budge.
- ‘Well, he said that Talison is beautiful and stubborn as a mule,’ Joss said casually.
- Even though she wasn't here, and even though his father was as stubborn as a mule, Caspian wasn't particularly worried.
- She was as stubborn as a mule with an ego as big as the Pacific Ocean.
- You're great-great-grandmother was like this, stubborn as a mule.
- She was blunt, short-tempered, arrogant, independent, out-spoken, and stubborn as a mule.
- You know that I'm as stubborn as a mule and if I wanted to be, I could be mad at you forever, but I can't be.
- Grandmama was threatening to switch me, but I was stubborn as a mule.
- They smell, they drool, they're stubborn as a mule.
Synonyms
obstinate, stubborn as a mule, mulish, headstrong, wilful, strong-willed, self-willed, pig-headed, bull-headed, obdurate, awkward, difficult, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory

Origin

Middle English (originally in the sense 'untameable, implacable'): of unknown origin.

Definition of stubborn in US English:

stubborn

adjectiveˈstəbərnˈstəbərn

1Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.
顽固的，执拗的，倔强的
a stubborn refusal to learn from experience
two stubborn young people intent on doing their own thing
Example sentencesExamples
- I am stubborn at times, and this is one of those times.
- I want us to have children every bit as stubborn as we are!
- Neither of us likes to give up; you might call us stubborn.
- The most stubborn resistance was in east-central Paris.
- The rage bubbled up inside of me again at his stubborn insistence.
- I liked the stubborn resistance my dragon hunter had to face throughout the game.
- I'm too stubborn to admit that I'm in love with him.
- Michael wished Manda hadn't been so stubborn not to let him pay the bills.
- And then there is that stubborn streak in him that always fired him up.
- But I won't try to stop you, I know how stubborn you are.
- How could they convince the stubborn, mule headed men to not duel?
- They are, alas, meeting with the same stubborn resistance as Cliff.
- I'm just as stubborn, if not more so, than you are.
- China's stubborn adherence to the " one China " principle is obviously aimed at restraining Taiwan.
- Call me stubborn but once I've started something then I'm going to finish it.
- Lex, see what you miss with your stubborn refusal to own a T.V.?
- The two were just too stubborn to admit that they were wrong and the other was right.
- "You get that stubborn streak from your mother, you know, " he said, grinning.
- The group's stubborn refusal to rejoice in their achievement strikes me as strange.
- Jim can be just as stubborn at times.
Synonyms
obstinate, stubborn as a mule, mulish, headstrong, wilful, strong-willed, self-willed, pig-headed, bull-headed, obdurate, awkward, difficult, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory
1. 1.1 Difficult to move, remove, or cure.
  难移动的；难去除的；难治愈的
  the removal of stubborn screws
  拔掉难起的螺丝钉。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Do not be tempted to scrub the gloss finish of the rod itself with the scourer to remove those stubborn mackerel scales.
  Then the skeletons, stubborn bits of flesh and muscle still clinging to the bones, move on to the bug room.
  Usually simple anti-inflammatories will settle it, but a stubborn one may need a minor op to remove it.
  The roads were wet from the sprays of the municipal cleaners and all that was left was the more stubborn of the chalky white outlines.
  Trouble is it's so hot it's difficult to remove those stubborn stains.
  Cheap booze, an eclectic clientele and a stubborn refusal to move with the times have drawn generations of tipplers.
  I'm scrubbing a particularly stubborn stain when I hear a key in the lock and I freeze.
  All hopes of hot bath or a soothing gin lay beyond the stubborn green door with its pretty stained glass panels.
  The next 5 pounds, however, were a little bit more stubborn.
  The number 6 had been pretty easy to remove but the 3 proved to be more stubborn.
  I am watching him extract stubborn weeds, while I and my big pregnant belly look on from the grass.
  Synonyms
  indelible, permanent, lingering, persistent, tenacious, fast, resistant

Origin

Middle English (originally in the sense ‘untameable, implacable’): of unknown origin.

单词	stubborn
释义	Definition of stubborn in English: stubborn adjective ˈstʌbənˈstəbərn 1Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. 顽固的，执拗的，倔强的 a stubborn refusal to learn from experience two stubborn young people intent on doing their own thing Example sentencesExamples Call me stubborn but once I've started something then I'm going to finish it. The two were just too stubborn to admit that they were wrong and the other was right. The rage bubbled up inside of me again at his stubborn insistence. Jim can be just as stubborn at times. Michael wished Manda hadn't been so stubborn not to let him pay the bills. I'm too stubborn to admit that I'm in love with him. Lex, see what you miss with your stubborn refusal to own a T.V.? "You get that stubborn streak from your mother, you know, " he said, grinning. I liked the stubborn resistance my dragon hunter had to face throughout the game. I'm just as stubborn, if not more so, than you are. And then there is that stubborn streak in him that always fired him up. China's stubborn adherence to the " one China " principle is obviously aimed at restraining Taiwan. I am stubborn at times, and this is one of those times. Neither of us likes to give up; you might call us stubborn. They are, alas, meeting with the same stubborn resistance as Cliff. The group's stubborn refusal to rejoice in their achievement strikes me as strange. But I won't try to stop you, I know how stubborn you are. How could they convince the stubborn, mule headed men to not duel? I want us to have children every bit as stubborn as we are! The most stubborn resistance was in east-central Paris. Synonyms obstinate, stubborn as a mule, mulish, headstrong, wilful, strong-willed, self-willed, pig-headed, bull-headed, obdurate, awkward, difficult, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory 1.1 Difficult to move, remove, or cure. 难移动的；难去除的；难治愈的 the removal of stubborn screws 拔掉难起的螺丝钉。 Example sentencesExamples Do not be tempted to scrub the gloss finish of the rod itself with the scourer to remove those stubborn mackerel scales. I am watching him extract stubborn weeds, while I and my big pregnant belly look on from the grass. The next 5 pounds, however, were a little bit more stubborn. Usually simple anti-inflammatories will settle it, but a stubborn one may need a minor op to remove it. The number 6 had been pretty easy to remove but the 3 proved to be more stubborn. All hopes of hot bath or a soothing gin lay beyond the stubborn green door with its pretty stained glass panels. Trouble is it's so hot it's difficult to remove those stubborn stains. I'm scrubbing a particularly stubborn stain when I hear a key in the lock and I freeze. Then the skeletons, stubborn bits of flesh and muscle still clinging to the bones, move on to the bug room. Cheap booze, an eclectic clientele and a stubborn refusal to move with the times have drawn generations of tipplers. The roads were wet from the sprays of the municipal cleaners and all that was left was the more stubborn of the chalky white outlines. Synonyms indelible, permanent, lingering, persistent, tenacious, fast, resistant Phrases (as) stubborn as a mule informal Extremely stubborn. Example sentencesExamples I ride him at home and he is quite a character, as stubborn as a mule. They may be stubborn as a mule, but that doesn't mean they won't budge. ‘Well, he said that Talison is beautiful and stubborn as a mule,’ Joss said casually. Even though she wasn't here, and even though his father was as stubborn as a mule, Caspian wasn't particularly worried. She was as stubborn as a mule with an ego as big as the Pacific Ocean. You're great-great-grandmother was like this, stubborn as a mule. She was blunt, short-tempered, arrogant, independent, out-spoken, and stubborn as a mule. You know that I'm as stubborn as a mule and if I wanted to be, I could be mad at you forever, but I can't be. Grandmama was threatening to switch me, but I was stubborn as a mule. They smell, they drool, they're stubborn as a mule. Synonyms obstinate, stubborn as a mule, mulish, headstrong, wilful, strong-willed, self-willed, pig-headed, bull-headed, obdurate, awkward, difficult, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory Origin Middle English (originally in the sense 'untameable, implacable'): of unknown origin. adj.1 phr. Definition of stubborn in US English: stubborn adjectiveˈstəbərnˈstəbərn 1Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. 顽固的，执拗的，倔强的 a stubborn refusal to learn from experience two stubborn young people intent on doing their own thing Example sentencesExamples I am stubborn at times, and this is one of those times. I want us to have children every bit as stubborn as we are! Neither of us likes to give up; you might call us stubborn. The most stubborn resistance was in east-central Paris. The rage bubbled up inside of me again at his stubborn insistence. I liked the stubborn resistance my dragon hunter had to face throughout the game. I'm too stubborn to admit that I'm in love with him. Michael wished Manda hadn't been so stubborn not to let him pay the bills. And then there is that stubborn streak in him that always fired him up. But I won't try to stop you, I know how stubborn you are. How could they convince the stubborn, mule headed men to not duel? They are, alas, meeting with the same stubborn resistance as Cliff. I'm just as stubborn, if not more so, than you are. China's stubborn adherence to the " one China " principle is obviously aimed at restraining Taiwan. Call me stubborn but once I've started something then I'm going to finish it. Lex, see what you miss with your stubborn refusal to own a T.V.? The two were just too stubborn to admit that they were wrong and the other was right. "You get that stubborn streak from your mother, you know, " he said, grinning. The group's stubborn refusal to rejoice in their achievement strikes me as strange. Jim can be just as stubborn at times. Synonyms obstinate, stubborn as a mule, mulish, headstrong, wilful, strong-willed, self-willed, pig-headed, bull-headed, obdurate, awkward, difficult, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory 1.1 Difficult to move, remove, or cure. 难移动的；难去除的；难治愈的 the removal of stubborn screws 拔掉难起的螺丝钉。 Example sentencesExamples Do not be tempted to scrub the gloss finish of the rod itself with the scourer to remove those stubborn mackerel scales. Then the skeletons, stubborn bits of flesh and muscle still clinging to the bones, move on to the bug room. Usually simple anti-inflammatories will settle it, but a stubborn one may need a minor op to remove it. The roads were wet from the sprays of the municipal cleaners and all that was left was the more stubborn of the chalky white outlines. Trouble is it's so hot it's difficult to remove those stubborn stains. Cheap booze, an eclectic clientele and a stubborn refusal to move with the times have drawn generations of tipplers. I'm scrubbing a particularly stubborn stain when I hear a key in the lock and I freeze. All hopes of hot bath or a soothing gin lay beyond the stubborn green door with its pretty stained glass panels. The next 5 pounds, however, were a little bit more stubborn. The number 6 had been pretty easy to remove but the 3 proved to be more stubborn. I am watching him extract stubborn weeds, while I and my big pregnant belly look on from the grass. Synonyms indelible, permanent, lingering, persistent, tenacious, fast, resistant Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘untameable, implacable’): of unknown origin.
随便看	sneap-nose sneck sneck-drawer snecked sned sneer sneer at sneered sneerer sneerer sneerers sneering sneering sneeringly sneeringly sneers sneeze sneeze at sneezed sneezer sneezer sneezers sneezes sneezeweed sneezeweeds