bull-headed
Example Sentences
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Orzabal and Smith admit that they’re very similar in temperament — sensitive, a little bit arrogant and somewhat bull-headed.
From Seattle Times
She calls Stasia “the peacemaker,” who often helped her negotiate with her bull-headed son over rules and limits on the boy, who began climbing atop things almost before he could walk.
From Los Angeles Times
"This is not a ticket, but if it were within my power, you would receive two. Because of your bull-headed, inconsiderate, feeble attempt at parking, you have taken enough room for a 20 mule team, 2 elephants, 1 goat, and a safari of pygmies from the African interior," the note said.
From Fox News
As a young man, Noll had a bodybuilder’s physique, and it was that, along with what fellow surfers described as his hard-charging, bull-headed surfing style, that earned him his nickname.
From Seattle Times
The kind of rancor and bull-headed power plays that too often define the state’s political leadership isn’t serving Wisconsin residents.
From Washington Times
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