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mulish Synonyms

Another word for mulish

Choosing another word for mulish depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
stubborn
obstinate
pigheaded
bullheaded
headstrong
intractable
Strong
obdurate
inflexible
unyielding
recalcitrant

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a mule.

Usage Example

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

Weak
asinine
equine

Opposites of mulish

The opposite of mulish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

compliant
amenable
tractable
docile
yielding
flexible
cooperative
accommodating
See all opposites of mulish

• Nearby Words

mulberry
mulch
mule
mulish
mulishly
mull
mullah

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mulish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mulish
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