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In a way that shows firm resistance to change in opinion, behavior, or decision
- He stubbornly insisted that he was right, even after seeing the evidence.
- They stubbornly clung to outdated beliefs.
- She stubbornly continued the argument, unwilling to back down.
- He stubbornly avoided asking for help, though he clearly needed it.
- The child stubbornly refused to eat his vegetables.
2
in a way that resists alteration, movement, or progress
- The stain stubbornly remained despite several washes.
- The old bolt stubbornly resisted every turn of the wrench.
- Winter stubbornly held on, refusing to give way to spring.
- Her cough stubbornly persisted for weeks.
- The engine stubbornly failed to start in the cold.