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Stubborn — Stub born, a. [OE. stoburn, stiborn; probably fr. AS. styb a stub. See {Stub}.] Firm as a stub or stump; stiff; unbending; unyielding; persistent; hence, unreasonably obstinate in will or opinion; not yielding to reason or persuasion; refractory; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stubborn — may refer to: HMS Stubborn (P238), an S class submarine Little Miss Stubborn, a character in the Little Miss series of books Mr. Stubborn, a character on the children s television show The Mr. Men Show Stubborn Unwilling to admit defeat to… … Wikipedia
stubborn — [stub′ərn] adj. [ME stoburn, prob. < OE stubb, var. of stybb,STUB] 1. refusing to yield, obey, or comply; resisting doggedly or unreasonably; resolute or obstinate 2. done or carried on in an obstinate or doggedly persistent manner [a stubborn … English World dictionary
stubborn as a mule — phrase very stubborn Thesaurus: words used to describe someone who is stubborn and narrow mindedsynonym Main entry: stubborn … Useful english dictionary
Stubborn Records — is an independent record label and distributor of rare music specializing in ska, founded in 1992 by New York City ska scene fixture King Django.They have released albums by King Django, Stubborn All Stars, Skinnerbox, Version City Rockers,… … Wikipedia
stubborn streak — stubborn ,streak noun singular a very firm and determined quality in someone s character: A strong stubborn streak has helped her succeed … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stubborn as a mule — Someone who will not listen to other people s advice and won t change their way of doing things is as stubborn as a mule … The small dictionary of idiomes
stubborn streak — UK US noun [singular] a very firm and determined quality in someone’s character A strong stubborn streak has helped her succeed. Thesaurus: stubbornness and narrow mindednesssynonym … Useful english dictionary
stubborn — index callous, chronic, contentious, difficult, disobedient, fractious, froward, impervious, incorrigible … Law dictionary
stubborn person — index bigot Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
stubborn — late 14c., of uncertain origin. Earliest form is stiborn. OED, Liberman doubt any connection with STUB (Cf. stub) (n.). Related: Stubbornly; stubbornness … Etymology dictionary
