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Stubbornly

STUH-bur-nlee

/ˈstʌbɜːrnliː/

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stubbornly

Dictionary meaning

In a stubborn unregenerate manner.

Examples

  • The goat remained stubbornly in the same position.

Synonyms: pig-headedly, obdurately, mulishly, obstinately, cussedly

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