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stubborn
stubborn
/ˈstʌbɝn/
adjective
(
)
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.
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
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