Mulish

Pronunciation: /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

Definitions of mulish

adjective stubborn or obstinate in behavior

Example Sentences

A1 She can be quite mulish when it comes to trying new foods.

A2 The stubborn mule was described as mulish by the farmer.

B1 His mulish refusal to compromise led to tension within the team.

B2 The CEO's mulish behavior caused conflict among the board members.

C1 Despite the evidence against him, he remained mulish in his denial of any wrongdoing.

C2 Her mulish insistence on doing things her own way often alienated her colleagues.

Examples of mulish in a Sentence

formal Despite repeated attempts to convince him otherwise, the mulish man refused to change his opinion.

informal She can be so mulish sometimes, always insisting on doing things her own way.

slang Don't be so mulish about it, just go with the flow for once.

figurative The stubbornness of his mulish behavior caused tension in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of mulish

• past tense: mulished
• plural: mulishes
• comparative: more mulish
• superlative: most mulish
• present tense: mulishes
• future tense: will mulish
• perfect tense: have mulished
• continuous tense: is mulishing
• singular: mulish
• positive degree: mulish
• infinitive: to mulish
• gerund: mulishing
• participle: mulished

Origin and Evolution of mulish

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mulish' is derived from the noun 'mule', which refers to the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe behavior resembling that of a mule, stubborn and obstinate, the word 'mulish' has evolved to encompass a broader range of stubborn or unyielding characteristics in various contexts.