Bullheadedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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bullheadedly
[ ˈbʊlˌhɛd.ɪd.li ]
behavioral trait
Bullheadedly means to act in an obstinate or stubborn manner. It describes a person who refuses to change their mind or behavior despite evidence or persuasion to the contrary.
Synonyms
headstrongly, obstinately, stubbornly, tenaciously.
Examples of usage
- She bullheadedly insisted on her opinion during the debate.
- He bullheadedly ignored the warnings about the dangers.
- They bullheadedly pursued their goal, regardless of the obstacles.
- The team bullheadedly continued with their plan despite the setbacks.
Translations
Translations of the word "bullheadedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 teimosamente
🇮🇳 जिद्दी तरीके से
🇩🇪 stur
🇮🇩 keras kepala
🇺🇦 уперто
🇵🇱 uporczywie
🇯🇵 頑固に (ganko ni)
🇫🇷 de manière entêtée
🇪🇸 obstinadamente
🇹🇷 inatçı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 완고하게 (wanganhage)
🇸🇦 بصلابة (bisalabah)
🇨🇿 neústupně
🇸🇰 neústupne
🇨🇳 顽固地 (wángù de)
🇸🇮 trmasto
🇮🇸 harðsnúinn
🇰🇿 тақырыбы бойынша
🇬🇪 მტკიცედ (mtkiched)
🇦🇿 təkid edərək
🇲🇽 obstinadamente
Etymology
The word 'bullheadedly' originates from the combination of 'bullheaded,' which describes someone as stubborn or obstinate like a bull, and the suffix '-ly' that transforms the adjective into an adverb. The term 'bullhead' has been used since the 19th century to depict the characteristic of being strong-willed and inflexible. Traditionally, it suggests a comparison to the literal traits of bulls, known for their strength and tenacity as well as their sometimes unyielding nature. Over time, the usage of 'bullheaded' and its adverbial form 'bullheadedly' has spread to describe individuals in various contexts, especially when they stubbornly adhere to their opinions or plans despite contrary arguments or evidence.