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be stubborn

VERB
persevere
Synonyms
STRONGEST
endure hold on keep going persist press on proceed pursue stand firm
STRONG
continue maintain remain
WEAK
be determined be resolved carry on go for broke go for it go on hang in hang tough hold fast keep driving keep on leave no stone unturned plug away see it through stay the course stick with it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease discontinue give up stop
WEAK
be lazy idle leave quit
VERB
persist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carry on carry over continue endure go on linger persevere prevail pursue recur remain
STRONG
abide grind insist last obtain perseverate repeat strive
WEAK
be resolute follow through follow up go all the way go the limit hold on keep up leave no stone unturned perdure see through stick it out stick to guns tough it out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease discontinue give up go halt leave stop
STRONG
forget
WEAK
quit

Example Sentences

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Burnley will be stubborn and resolute, and they do carry an attacking threat.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

They can be stubborn as they’re smart, and they might think their idea is better than yours.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

“I think we’ve proved to CMS and the folks in Washington that we will be stubborn and not do it,” White told The AP.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

The 'last mile' of bringing inflation down may prove difficult for the Fed, Blinder said, adding that the central bank won't be "stubborn" if inflation settles somewhat above its stated 2% goal.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023

I didn’t press him about it, because he could be stubborn and not want to talk at all.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce