Collocations with "stubborn"

9 collocations found

stubborn mule

Refers to a very obstinate person or animal; often used metaphorically.

mule8.0
resistance7.3
stubborn refusal

Highlights an unreasonable or obstinate refusal.

refusal6.6
stubborn stain

a stain that is difficult to remove

stain6.5
stubborn streak

A tendency to be determined not to change your opinion or attitude.

streak6.1
stubborn persistence

describes determination that can be seen as unreasonable or inflexible

persistence6.0
stubborn pride

Unwillingness to change or back down because of pride.

pride5.7
stubborn insistence

Highlights an unreasonable refusal to change one's mind or demands.

insistence4.8
stubborn chin

a chin that suggests the person is stubborn

chin4.2