mulish

Definitions

Resembling or characteristic of a mule; stubbornly unyielding.

Obstinate or intractable in one's behavior or opinions.

Examples

Despite the clear evidence presented to him, he remained mulish and refused to change his mind.

The mule's mulish behavior made it nearly impossible for the farmer to lead it back to the barn.

Her mulish insistence on doing things her own way often caused friction within the team.

Synonyms

stubborn obstinate headstrong pigheaded intransigent bullheaded obdurate

Antonyms

flexible compliant amenable pliant yielding tractable cooperative