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
Adjective
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The fizzing reaction can help remove stubborn residues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Beneath its surface were deep, dark scars—grooves cut through the rock by old lava flows, now overgrown with stubborn green.—
Tess Moormans,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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Since camp got underway, he's been adamant that winning games is far more important than his personal stats.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Liverpool communicated an interest in acquiring the Sweden international for around £120m, though Newcastle have been adamant for months that Isak is not for sale.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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“Bullheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullheaded. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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