stubborn
stubborn
unwilling to change
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stubborn with Russian translation
stubborn usage examples
Он упрямый и не меняет своих планов.
He's stubborn and won't change his plan.
Ребёнок был упрямым и отказывался надевать пальто.
The child was stubborn about wearing a coat.
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stubborn belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
stubborn synonyms
What's the difference between stubborn / obstinate / headstrong / pigheaded / strong-willed / mulish
general term for refusing to change one's mind
He's stubborn and won't admit he was wrong.
Он упрямый и не признает, что ошибался.
more formal; implies resisting persuasion or reason
She remained obstinate despite the evidence.
Несмотря на доказательства, она оставалась упрямой.
impulsive stubbornness; ignores advice and acts rashly
The headstrong teenager refused to change his mind.
Бунтливый подросток отказался менять мнение.
very stubborn in a silly or unreasonable way; informal and negative
Don't be so pigheaded — listen to some advice.
Не будь таким упрямым — послушай совет.
having firm determination; often carries a positive connotation
She's strong-willed and never gives up.
Она волевая и никогда не сдается.
stubborn like a mule; strongly negative and somewhat old-fashioned
He was mulish and refused any compromise.
Он был упрям, как мул, и не принял ни одного компромисса.
deliberate stubbornness; often implies intentional or reckless refusal
It was a willful decision to ignore the rules.
Это было намеренное решение игнорировать правила.
focuses on continuing effort rather than refusal to change opinion
He's persistent in pursuing his goals.
Он настойчив в достижении своих целей.
emphasizes firm purpose and resolve rather than mere refusal
She was determined to finish the project.
Она была полна решимости закончить проект.
unwilling to change; emphasizes rigidity rather than personal obstinacy
His inflexible stance made negotiations impossible.
Его негибкая позиция сделала переговоры невозможными.
firm and uncompromising; somewhat literary and formal
Her unyielding principles guided every decision.
Её непоколебимые принципы руководили каждым решением.
firmly determined; more positive and formal than mere obstinacy
He took a resolute stand against corruption.
Он занял решительную позицию против коррупции.
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How to pronounce stubborn and what this word means
stubborn translation: упрямый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stubborn
/ˈstʌbən/
stubborn translation
упрямый
stubborn examples
He's stubborn and won't change his plan.
stubborn transcription
/ˈstʌbən/, /ˈstʌbərn/
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Questions about this word
stubborn meaning: what does it mean?
unwilling to change
stubborn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stubborn is pronounced as /ˈstʌbən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stubborn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He's stubborn and won't change his plan. Translation: Он упрямый и не меняет своих планов.
Is stubborn part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, stubborn (упрямый) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stubborn part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, stubborn (упрямый) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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