Stubborn

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌbərn/

Definitions of stubborn

adjective A stubborn person is determined not to change their mind or attitude about something, even when they should.

Example Sentences

A1 My cat is very stubborn and refuses to eat anything other than her favorite brand of food.

A2 The stubborn child refused to go to bed, despite being tired.

B1 She is known for being stubborn and never backing down from an argument.

B2 His stubborn attitude caused him to lose many friends over the years.

C1 The stubborn old man insisted on doing things his own way, despite advice from others.

C2 Her stubborn nature made it difficult for her to compromise in relationships.

Examples of stubborn in a Sentence

formal The stubborn refusal of the government to negotiate led to a prolonged conflict.

informal My dog is so stubborn, he refuses to learn any new tricks.

slang She's as stubborn as a mule when it comes to changing her mind.

figurative His stubborn adherence to outdated beliefs hindered his personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of stubborn

• past tense: stubborned
• plural: stubborns
• comparative: more stubborn
• superlative: most stubborn
• present tense: stubborn
• future tense: will be stubborn
• perfect tense: have been stubborn
• continuous tense: being stubborn
• singular: stubborn
• positive degree: stubborn
• infinitive: to be stubborn
• gerund: stubborning
• participle: stubborned

Origin and Evolution of stubborn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stubborn' originated from the Old English word 'stiburn', which meant 'hard, difficult, unyielding'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stubborn' has retained its meaning of being unyielding or obstinate, but has also taken on connotations of perseverance and determination.