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 stubborn stubborn /ˈstʌbɝn/

adjective

  1. () Tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield  ( obstinate , unregenerate , stubborn )
    tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
      The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables.
    The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables.
  2. Not responding to treatment  ( refractory , stubborn )
    not responding to treatment
     A stubborn infection
    a stubborn infection
     A refractory case of acne
    a refractory case of acne
     Stubborn rust stains
    stubborn rust stains