Bullheaded

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Unreasonably stubborn.

    "John was so bullheaded that he kept driving and refused to stop for directions, even after getting hopelessly lost."

Adjective
  1. 1
    obstinate and stupid wordnet

Synonyms

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adherentadhesivebalkingbalkybigotedbulldogged

Example

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"Tom Wilkinson plays the passionate, bullheaded Arthur, who teeters between brilliance and lunacy."

Etymology

From bull + headed.

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