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stubbornness

/ˈstʌb.ɚn.nəs/
stub · born · ness
Adverb:stubbornly
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Adjective:stubborn
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being stubborn; dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.

Example

"His sheer stubbornness prevented him from asking for directions even after they had been lost for two hours."

2

The quality of being difficult to move, remove, or cure.

Example

"The stubbornness of the grass stain required three separate washes with specialized detergent."

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• Nearby Words

stubbly
stubborn
stubbornly
stubbornness
stubby
stucco
stuck

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'stubborn' (originally 'stiborn', meaning untamable or implacable, likely related to Old English 'stybb' meaning a tree stump) combined with the suffix '-ness'.

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