as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
a bullheaded government official who refused to bend the rules even just a little bit
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Recent Examples of bullheaded
Even the most bullheaded authorities will occasionally acknowledge this.
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Mark Leibovich, Star Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020
Mark Leibovich, Star Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullheaded
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Why Communication Training Often Fails To Stick Some people are very stubborn and stick to their communication style, even when confronted.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The most glaring of those misses came against Arsenal in October, with Bournemouth trying to break down a stubborn defence following William Saliba’s dismissal.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since then, White House officials have remained adamant about sticking by Hegseth, even as criticism has mounted in recent weeks and questions about his judgment have resurfaced.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite the significant decline, the Trump administration is adamant about shoring up the border to ensure it is left secure before leaving office.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Bullheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullheaded. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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