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Recent Examples of bullheaded Even the most bullheaded authorities will occasionally acknowledge this. Mark Leibovich, Star Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020
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Adjective
  • Of all the bad-hair-day culprits, matted hair can be the most stubborn and frustrating.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Spills can be blotted (never rubbed) with a dry cloth since the fabric is non-absorptive, and for more stubborn stains, dry cleaning is recommended.
    Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As such, Mahomes evidently not only is immune to complacency but actually has become more adamant with success.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
  • After taking a year off to improve his health, Renfrow was adamant about playing for the Panthers.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Bullheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullheaded. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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