Stubbornly Meaning in English
word
ˈstəbɝnɫi
STUB-ern-lee
stˈʌbənli
STUB-uhn-lee
Definition
In a way that shows you refuse to change your mind or actions, even when there are good reasons to do so.
Usage & Nuances
Describes actions done with strong unwillingness to change; often used with negative judgment, implying irrationality. Common with verbs like 'refuse', 'insist', 'hold on'. Unlike 'firmly' or 'persistently', 'stubbornly' suggests ignoring reason or advice.
Spanish: obstinadamente - tercamentePortuguese (BR): teimosamentePortuguese (PT): teimosamenteChinese (Simplified): 固执地 - 顽固地Chinese (Traditional): 固執地 - 頑固地Hindi: जिद्दी रूप सेArabic: بعنادBengali: জিদ করে - একগুঁয়ে হয়েRussian: упрямоJapanese: 頑固にVietnamese: một cách bướng bỉnh - kiên quyết (mang ý tiêu cực)Korean: 고집스럽게Turkish: inatlaUrdu: ضِدّی طور پرIndonesian: dengan keras kepala
Example Sentences
He stubbornly refused to apologize.
basic
The dog stubbornly sat and would not move.
basic
She stubbornly continued drawing, ignoring her brother.
basic
Even when he knew he was wrong, he stubbornly insisted he was right.
natural
She stubbornly held on to her old phone, refusing to get a new one.
natural
The team stubbornly stuck to their plan, despite everyone else's advice.
natural