Stubbornly: meaning, definitions and examples

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stubbornly

 

[ หˆstสŒbษ™rnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a stubborn manner

In a way that shows a refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Synonyms

doggedly, inflexibly, obstinately

Examples of usage

  • She stubbornly refused to apologize for her mistake.
  • He stubbornly resisted any form of compromise.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a difficult to move or change way

In a way that is difficult to move, change, or deal with, typically due to a strong resistance or determination.

Synonyms

resolutely, unbendingly, unyieldingly

Examples of usage

  • The rusty door stubbornly refused to open.
  • The old tree stubbornly stood its ground against the strong winds.

Translations

Translations of the word "stubbornly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teimosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคฆเฅเคฆเฅ€เคชเคจ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hartnรคckig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keras kepala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟะตั€ั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uparcie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ‘ๅ›บใซ (ใŒใ‚“ใ“ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obstinรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tercamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inatla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ง‘์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนู†ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvrdohlavฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvrdohlavo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›บๆ‰งๅœฐ (gรนzhรญ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trmasto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrjรณskulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ัั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒฃแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inadla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tercamente

Etymology

The word 'stubbornly' comes from the Middle English word 'stuburnli', which is derived from the Old English word 'stybbornlice'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe a firm and determined attitude that is unwilling to change or give in. Over time, it has come to represent a sense of strong resistance or perseverance in the face of challenges.

See also: stubborn, stubbornness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,535, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.