Pigheaded

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪɡˌhɛdɪd/

Definitions of pigheaded

adjective stubborn or obstinate; having a narrow-minded or inflexible attitude

Example Sentences

A1 He is so pigheaded that he never listens to anyone else's opinion.

A2 Despite being pigheaded, she eventually realized she was wrong and apologized.

B1 His pigheaded refusal to compromise led to the project's failure.

B2 The CEO's pigheaded decision caused a lot of backlash from employees.

C1 Her pigheaded insistence on doing things her own way often alienated her colleagues.

C2 The politician's pigheadedness made it difficult for him to work with others in his party.

Examples of pigheaded in a Sentence

formal His pigheaded refusal to consider any other options led to the project's failure.

informal She can be so pigheaded sometimes, always insisting on having her own way.

slang Don't be so pigheaded about it, just give it a try and see what happens.

figurative His pigheadedness was like a brick wall, impossible to break through with any logic or reasoning.

Grammatical Forms of pigheaded

• past tense: pigheadedly
• plural: pigheadeds
• comparative: more pigheaded
• superlative: most pigheaded
• present tense: pigheads
• future tense: will pighead
• perfect tense: have pigheaded
• continuous tense: is pigheading
• singular: pigheaded
• positive degree: pigheaded
• infinitive: to pighead
• gerund: pigheading
• participle: pigheaded

Origin and Evolution of pigheaded

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pigheaded' originated from the combination of 'pig' and 'headed' to describe someone stubborn or obstinate like a pig.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pigheaded' has retained its original meaning of stubbornness, but has also taken on a slightly negative connotation implying foolishness or lack of intelligence.