Stubbornness Meaning in English
word
ˈstəbɝnəs/, /ˈstəbɝnnəs
STUB-er-nuhs
stˈʌbənnəs
STUB-uh-nuhs
Definition
The quality of refusing to change your mind or actions, even when it might be better to do so.
Usage & Nuances
Often negative, but can be seen as positive if it means determination. Common collocations: 'show stubbornness', 'because of stubbornness', 'her stubbornness'. Not the same as 'determination' or 'persistence', which are more positive.
Spanish: terquedad - obstinaciónPortuguese (BR): teimosia - obstinaçãoPortuguese (PT): teimosia - obstinaçãoChinese (Simplified): 固执 - 倔强Chinese (Traditional): 固執 - 倔強Hindi: जिद - हठArabic: عناد - إصرارBengali: একগুঁয়েমি - একরোখা স্বভাবRussian: упрямствоJapanese: 頑固さVietnamese: sự bướng bỉnh - tính cố chấpKorean: 고집Turkish: inatUrdu: ضِد کا رویہ - ہٹ دھرمیIndonesian: keras kepala - sifat keras kepala
Example Sentences
Her stubbornness made her refuse help from anyone.
basic
Stubbornness can sometimes cause problems.
basic
His stubbornness was stronger than his fear.
basic
Sometimes, a little stubbornness helps you stand up for what you believe in.
natural
I admire her stubbornness—she never gives up, no matter how hard it gets.
natural
Their argument lasted hours, mostly because of his stubbornness.
natural