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stubbornly

/ˈstʌb.ɚn.li/
stub · born · ly
Adjective:stubborn
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows dogged determination not to change one's attitude, position, or course of action, despite good arguments or reasons to do so.

Example

"Despite the clear evidence presented at the meeting, he stubbornly refused to admit that his initial calculations were flawed."

2

In a way that is difficult to move, remove, cure, or change.

Example

"Inflation has remained stubbornly high throughout the third quarter despite the central bank's intervention."

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• Nearby Words

stubbled
stubbly
stubborn
stubbornly
stubbornness
stubby
stucco

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the Middle English adjective 'stibourn' or 'stubborn' (meaning untamable or fierce, likely related to Old English 'stubb', meaning tree stump) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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