B2adverbpsychologysociety
US/ˈstʌb.ərn.li/
UK/ˈstʌb.ən.li/
in a determined way that refuses to change, even when there are good reasons to
In context
He stubbornly refused to apologize, even though everyone knew he was wrong.
Unemployment has stubbornly remained high despite the recovery.
The old donkey stubbornly stood in the middle of the road.
Words that go with stubbornly
adverb + verb
- stubbornly refuseThe child stubbornly refused to eat vegetables.
- stubbornly resistWorkers stubbornly resisted the changes.
- stubbornly cling toHe will stubbornly cling to his old beliefs.
adverb + adjective
- stubbornly highPrices remain stubbornly high.
- stubbornly independentShe is stubbornly independent and hates asking for help.
- stubbornly persistentThe cough was stubbornly persistent.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He refused stubbornCorrect: He refused stubbornly