Stubborn Synonyms

46 stubborn synonyms include obstinate, stubborn as a mule, mulish, headstrong, wilful, strong-willed, self-willed, pig-headed, bull-headed, and obdurate. Stubborn is an adjective, and its antonyms are compliant and docile. Here are some additional synonyms for "stubborn" with example sentences.

Another word for Stubborn

46 other ways to say stubborn.

1. obstinate

  • wilful  
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  • unyielding  
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  • unmalleable  
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  • uncooperative  
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  • uncompromising  
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  • unbending  
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  • unadaptable  
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  • unaccommodating  
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  • stubborn as a mule  
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  • strong-willed  
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  • stiff-necked  
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  • self-willed  
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  • rock-ribbed  
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  • resolute  
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  • refractory  
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  • recalcitrant  
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  • pig-headed  
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  • perverse  
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  • pertinacious  
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  • persistent
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  • obstinate  
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  • obdurate  
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  • mulish  
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  • iron-willed  
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  • intractable  
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  • inflexible  
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  • headstrong  
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  • froward  
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  • firm
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  • dogged  
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  • difficult
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  • contumacious  
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  • contrary
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  • bull-headed  
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  • bolshie  
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  • bloody-minded  
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  • balky  
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  • awkward
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  • adamant
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2. indelible

Use stubborn in a Sentence

He was stubborn about his beliefs.

stubborn kids often ignore good advice.

The stubborn cat refused to move.