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STUBBORNLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does stubbornly mean?
• STUBBORNLY (adverb)
The adverb STUBBORNLY has 1 sense:
1. in a stubborn unregenerate manner
Familiarity information: STUBBORNLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a stubborn unregenerate manner
Synonyms:
cussedly; mulishly; obdurately; obstinately; pig-headedly; stubbornly
Context example:
she remained stubbornly in the same position
Pertainym:
stubborn (tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield)
Context examples
"Served me right," Matt argued stubbornly.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
“It is my phrase too,” I said stubbornly.
(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)
You were frustrated to see that no matter how hard you worked, your income stubbornly stayed at about the same level.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
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