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
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.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Even the most bullheaded authorities will occasionally acknowledge this.
—Mark Leibovich, Star Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Even the most bullheaded authorities will occasionally acknowledge this.
—Mark Leibovich, Star Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullheaded
Adjective
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If that doesn’t solve the problem, try scrubbing stubborn spots with Bar Keeper’s Friend and a nonabrasive sponge.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rusk recommends using wash and styling products that don’t contain silicones (like dimethicone), which can cause a stubborn coating to accumulate that clogs follicles on the scalp and prevents the hair from absorbing moisturizing ingredients.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Norma Padgett Upshaw, who remained adamant that the four men were the ones involved in her assault, died in 2024.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Suleyman’s vision for Microsoft Suleyman is adamant about the technology’s potential.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Bullheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullheaded. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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