Synonyms for stubborn

Similarity of adj stubborn

2 senses of stubborn

Sense 1:

stubborn (vs. docile), obstinate, unregenerate
bloody-minded, cantankerousbolshy, stroppybullheaded, bullet-headed, pigheadeddogged, dour, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, unyieldingcontrarious, cross-graineddeterminedhardheaded, mulishstiff-neckedstrong-minded, strong-willed

Also See: disobedient#1; intractable#1; uncompromising#1, sturdy#2, inflexible#2

Sense 2:

refractory, stubborn
intractable (vs. tractable)