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stubborn Antonyms

Opposite of stubborn

Because the opposite of stubborn shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.

Usage Example

"He was too compliant to admit that he had taken the wrong turn."

Strongest
compliant
yielding
accommodating
amenable
flexible
Strong
docile
cooperative
submissive
agreeable
open-minded

• adjective (Context 2)

Difficult to move, remove, or cure.

Usage Example

"She used a special detergent to remove the manageable grass stains from her jeans."

Strong
manageable
yielding
fleeting

Similar words to stubborn

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

obstinate
persistent
headstrong
hardheaded
pigheaded
unyielding
bullheaded
tenacious
See all synonyms of stubborn

• Nearby Words

stubbiness
stubbled
stubbly
stubborn
stubbornly
stubbornness
stubby

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