Synonyms for stubborn
53 synonyms for “stubborn”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Stubborn as in “obstinate”
adjective: tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
- obstinate
- persistent
- dogged
- tenacious
- dour
- intractable
- adamant
- headstrong
- tough
- determined
- rebellious
- recalcitrant
- uncompromising
- pigheaded
- stiff
- rigid
- inflexible
- enduring
- steadfast
- immovable
- wayward
- unrelenting
- relentless
- resolute
- disobedient
- undaunted
- indomitable
- insistent
- tireless
- industrious
- intolerant
- diligent
- opinionated
- unyielding
- hardheaded
- bullheaded
- obdurate
- intransigent
- mulish
- pertinacious
- unregenerate
- strong-willed
- stiff-necked
- contumacious
- unbending
- unwavering
- unflinching
- persevering
- unswerving
- indefatigable
- unflagging
- bloody-minded
Stubborn as in “refractory”
adjective: not responding to treatment
- refractory
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