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mulishly Antonyms
Opposite of mulishly
Pinning down the opposite of mulishly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a stubborn, obstinate, or intractable manner; refusing to yield or change one's mind.
Usage Example
"Despite the clear evidence presented by the research team, the director compliantly refused to revise the outdated policy."
Strongest
compliantly
flexibly
docilely
Strong
amenably
cooperatively
obediently
willingly
Similar words to mulishly
Words similar to mulishly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
stubbornly
obstinately
pigheadedly
bullheadedly
intractably
obdurately
inflexibly
doggedly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mulishly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mulishly