Stubborn synonyms

Lingering, adamant, fast, and indelible are all synonyms for stubborn. Compliant and docile are these antonyms of stubborn. And here are another 47 synonyms for stubborn.

Another word for stubborn

1. obstinate

  • Adamant
  • Awkward
  • Balky
  • Bloody-minded
  • Bolshie
  • Bull-headed
  • Contrary
  • Contumacious
  • Difficult
  • Dogged
  • Firm
  • Headstrong
  • Inflexible
  • Intractable
  • Iron-willed
  • Mulish
  • Obdurate
  • Obstinate
  • Persistent
  • Pertinacious
  • Perverse
  • Pig-headed
  • Recalcitrant
  • Refractory
  • Resolute
  • Rock-ribbed
  • Self-willed
  • Stiff-necked
  • Strong-willed
  • Stubborn as a mule
  • Unaccommodating
  • Unadaptable
  • Unbending
  • Uncompromising
  • Uncooperative
  • Unmalleable
  • Unyielding
  • Wilful
  • Froward

2. indelible

  • Fast
  • Indelible
  • Lingering
  • Permanent
  • Persistent
  • Tenacious
  • Resistant

Stubborn sentences

The stubborn cat refused to move.

He was stubborn about his beliefs.

Stubborn kids often ignore good advice.

Her stubborn refusal caused many issues.


Similar to stubborn

Word Opposites Synonyms
Subordinate Central, major, chief Lower-ranking, junior
Disturb Calm, soothe Disarrange, muddle
Student Teacher, instructor Undergraduate, postgraduate
Stuff Emptiness, void Material, fabric
Stun Awaken, comfort Daze, stupefy
Stunning Ordinary, run-of-the-mill, unattractive Remarkable, extraordinary
Stuck Free, released Caught, jammed
Collaboration Isolation, competition Cooperation, alliance
Bore Interest, entertain Drill, pierce
Boring Interesting, engaging Tedious, dull
Stupid Intelligent, clever, astute, sensible, prudent Unintelligent, ignorant
Attorney Client, non-lawyer Lawyer, legal practitioner