stubborn

Definitions

Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something.

Difficult to move, remove, or cure.

Examples

He is too stubborn to admit that he made a mistake.

Despite the heavy rain, the stubborn weeds continued to grow in the garden.

My grandfather is known for his stubborn refusal to use modern technology.

Synonyms

obstinate headstrong pigheaded inflexible mulish adamant obdurate

Antonyms

flexible compliant amenable pliant yielding cooperative tractable