Pigheadedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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pigheadedly
[ ˈpɪgˌhɛdɪdli ]
behavior description
Pigheadedly refers to a stubborn or obstinate manner in which someone refuses to change their opinion or course of action, regardless of reasons or evidence to the contrary. It suggests a kind of foolishness often associated with a refusal to listen to others or to consider alternative viewpoints. The term conveys a strong sense of inflexibility, implying that the person is acting in a way that is unreasonable and irrational.
Synonyms
obstinately, stubbornly, willfully.
Examples of usage
- She pigheadedly insisted on her plan despite the warnings.
- He argued pigheadedly against the new policies.
- They pigheadedly continued their approach even when it was failing.
Translations
Translations of the word "pigheadedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 teimosamente
🇮🇳 जिद्दी तरीके से
🇩🇪 starrsinnig
🇮🇩 keras kepala
🇺🇦 уперто
🇵🇱 uporczywie
🇯🇵 頑固に
🇫🇷 têtuement
🇪🇸 obstinadamente
🇹🇷 inatçı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 고집스럽게
🇸🇦 بصورة عنيدة
🇨🇿 tvrdohlavě
🇸🇰 tvrdohlavo
🇨🇳 顽固地
🇸🇮 trmasto
🇮🇸 þrjóskulega
🇰🇿 құбылыссыз
🇬🇪 ჟინით
🇦🇿 inatla
🇲🇽 obstinadamente
Etymology
The word 'pigheadedly' is derived from the word 'pighead,' which is a term used to describe someone who is as obstinate as a pig. The origins of this analogy likely stem from the animal's reputation for stubbornness and refusal to move when it's unwilling. The term appeared in the English language during the 19th century, where it was used to denote a person who is inflexible and resistant to change. The 'head' in pigheadedly implies that the stubbornness is a fixed trait, as if the individual is set in their ways. Over the years, 'pigheaded' has become synonymous with various other words describing stubbornness, emphasizing the unyielding nature of such behavior. As a result, 'pigheadedly' has evolved into a common adverbial form, used to describe actions taken stubbornly without regard for reason or alternative perspectives.