MULISH

hardheaded, mulish

(adjective) unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

mulish (comparative more mulish, superlative most mulish)

Characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable

Synonyms

• stubborn as a mule

• See also obstinate

Source: Wiktionary


Mul"ish, a.

Definition: Like a mule; sullen; stubborn.

– Mul"ish*ly, adv.

– Mul"ish*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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