strubbornly
gb/stɹˈʌbɚnli/ us/stɹˈʌbɚnli/
B1
English
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makacsul
B1
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makacsul
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] strubbornly [verb] about [something]
He strubbornly refused to admit that he had made a mistake.
Makacsul nem volt hajlandó elismerni, hogy hibázott.
She strubbornly kept arguing her point, even after everyone showed her the facts.
Makacsul tovább hajtogatta az igazát, még azután is, hogy mindenki megmutatta neki a tényeket.
They strubbornly held on to the old rules, despite the new company policy.
The child strubbornly stayed in his seat and would not join the game.
Our manager strubbornly rejected every suggestion that did not match his own idea.
Learner examples
My brother strubbornly said no and did not change his answer.
A fiútestvérem makacsul nemet mondott, és nem változtatott a válaszán.
She strubbornly did the work her own way.
Makacsul a maga módján végezte el a munkát.
He strubbornly kept his plan, even when it was not good.
The boy strubbornly stayed outside in the rain.
They strubbornly did not listen to their friends.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse the adjective “stubborn” with the adverb “stubbornly”. Use “stubborn” before a noun or after linking verbs (e.g., “He is stubborn”, “a stubborn child”), and “stubbornly” (or the nonstandard “strubbornly”) before verbs (e.g., “He stubbornly refused”). Also note that “strubbornly” is not the standard spelling; “stubbornly” is correct in exams, formal writing, and most contexts.
Meaning
in a stubborn way (nonstandard)
Collocations
strubbornly refuse
|strubbornly insist
|act strubbornly
|behave strubbornly
Synonyms
stubbornly (Standard and correct spelling; preferred in all normal writing and speech.)
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obstinately (More formal and slightly stronger; often used in written or formal contexts.)
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headstrongly (Emphasizes acting on one’s own will without listening to advice.)
Antonyms
willingly (Focuses on being ready and happy to do something, without resistance.)
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flexibly (Emphasizes ease in changing one’s mind, plans, or behavior.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A nonstandard spelling of “stubbornly”; it means doing something in a way that shows you will not change your mind or actions.
Nonstandard spelling of “stubbornly”: in a way that shows someone refuses to change their opinion, decision, or behavior, even when it seems unwise.
Grammar
Dictionary form
strubbornly
IPA
GB/stɹˈʌbɚnli/
US/stɹˈʌbɚnli/
Syllables & stress
strub - bornly (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (strub)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: strubbornly
- Plural: strubbornlies
Word family
Forms
strubbornlies
noun
Core family
Expressions
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