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Definition of bullheaded

bullheaded

/ˈbʊlˌhɛd.ɪd/
bull · head · ed
Adverb:bullheadedly
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1

Determined to act in a particular way despite advice or reason to the contrary; stubbornly unyielding or headstrong.

Example

"His bullheaded refusal to compromise delayed the negotiation for several weeks."

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• Nearby Words

bullfinch
bullfrog
bullhead
bullheaded
bullheadedly
bullheadedness
bullhorn

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, this English compound combines 'bull' and 'headed', alluding to the perceived blind, charging obstinacy and thick-skulled nature of a bull.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bullheaded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bullheaded
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