bull·head·ed
ˈbu̇l-ˈhe-dəd 
also ˈbəl-
: stupidly stubborn : headstrong
bullheadedly
adverb
bullheadedness
noun
bull·head·ed·ness
ˈbu̇l-¦he-dəd-nəs,
also ˈbəl-
plural -es
Examples of bullheaded in a Sentence
Adjective
a bullheaded boss who won't take advice from anyone
a bullheaded government official who refused to bend the rules even just a little bit
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
Even the most bullheaded authorities will occasionally acknowledge this.
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Mark Leibovich,
Star Tribune,
5 Oct. 2020
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Adjective
These heights arrive at the crux of the breakless two-hour play, after Oedipus (Strong) has been engaged in his bullheaded pursuit of the truth for some time.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
Even the most bullheaded authorities will occasionally acknowledge this.
—
Mark Leibovich,
Star Tribune,
5 Oct. 2020
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“Bullheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullheaded. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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