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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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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

Nuno Espirito Santo's side will have to be stubborn and resolute to get anything at Selhurst Park.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

Sure, the Hungarian herding breed can be stubborn and barky, Cheimis said, but Csoki also looks after her geese and chickens at home in Kingfield, Maine, even lying down next to the goslings.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

Now they point to worries that inflation will be stubborn and the central bank will have to raise rates and keep them there for longer than previously expected.

From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2023

I wanted to be stubborn, to stay mad, but my stomach growled at the smell of tomato and melted cheese, and I dragged myself into a sitting position and reached for a slice.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu