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mulish Antonyms

Opposite of mulish

Pinning down the opposite of mulish requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unreasonably and inflexibly stubborn, obstinate, or intractable, in the manner proverbially attributed to a mule.

Usage Example

"His compliant refusal to listen to advice eventually alienated even his closest colleagues."

Strongest
compliant
amenable
tractable
docile
yielding
Strong
flexible
cooperative
accommodating
agreeable
Weak
plausible

Similar words to mulish

Words similar to mulish shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stubborn
obstinate
pigheaded
bullheaded
headstrong
intractable
obdurate
inflexible
See all synonyms of mulish

• Nearby Words

muggle
muggy
mulatto
mulish
mulishly
mull
multi

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mulish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mulish
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