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Stubborn Meaning

Stubborn means refusing to change your mind.

adjective 8 letters medium word
Dictionary definition

Not willing to change your mind easily.

Example sentences

Stubborn in a sentence

easy

The story described a character as stubborn.

medium

In class, we discussed how stubborn behavior affects teamwork.

hard

The passage used stubborn to show a character trait that shaped the conflict.

Synonyms

Words like Stubborn

kindUse for gentle and helpful behavior.
politeUse for respectful behavior in social settings.
Antonyms

Opposite words

rudeUse when behavior is not respectful.
recklessUse when someone is not careful or sensible.
Word family

Stubborn word family

Base word

stubborn

adjective

stubborn

Base form.

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