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Definition of mulish

mulish

/ˈmjuː.lɪʃ/
mu · lish
Adverb:mulishly
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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

2

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a mule.

Example

"The artist sketched the animal with long, mulish ears and a sturdy frame."

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• Rhymes for mulish

• Nearby Words

mulhacen
mulino
mulino falls
mulish
mulishly
mull
mullah

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, derived from the noun 'mule' (from Latin 'mulus') combined with the suffix '-ish', alluding to the proverbial obstinacy of the animal.

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