adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Obstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity. derogatory, mildly

   ""[…]I know yeh, yeh pig-headed devil. Yeh wanta go trompin' off with a bad hurt. It ain't right—now—Tom Jamison—it ain't."

Adjective

1. 1
   obstinate and stupid wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bullheadedadamantinebalkingbalkybigotedbloody-minded

Example

More examples

"He is not "firm"; he is just a pigheaded fool."

Etymology

From pig + headed.

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