stubborn

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈstʌbən/
/ˈstʌbɚn/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Stubbornness.

2 Definition

A disease of citrus trees characterized by stunted growth and misshapen fruit, caused by Spiroplasma citri.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

Example Sentences
  • Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.
2 Definition

Of materials: physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.