stubbornly
gb/stˈʌbɚnli/ us/stˈʌbɚnli/
B2
Inglese
makacsul
B2
1
makacsul
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] stubbornly [refuses/insists/denies/resists] (to [do something])
He stubbornly refused to apologize, even after he knew he was wrong.
Makacsul nem volt hajlandó bocsánatot kérni, még akkor sem, amikor már tudta, hogy tévedett.
She stubbornly insisted that the email had been sent, despite the evidence.
A bizonyítékok ellenére makacsul ragaszkodott ahhoz, hogy az e-mailt elküldték.
They stubbornly resisted any changes to the plan.
Esempi per chi studia
He stubbornly said no.
Makacsul nemet mondott.
She stubbornly refused to help.
Makacsul nem volt hajlandó segíteni.
Errore comune:
Often confused with determinedly; stubbornly usually suggests an unreasonable or unhelpful refusal to change.
Significato
in a stubborn, unyielding way
Collocazioni
stubbornly refuse
|stubbornly insist
|stubbornly deny
|stubbornly resist
|stubbornly maintain
|stubbornly oppose
|stubbornly argue
|stubbornly cling to
|stubbornly defend
|stubbornly hold on to
Sinonimi
obstinately (More formal; strongly negative tone.)
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unyieldingly (Emphasizes not giving way under pressure.)
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defiantly (Adds a sense of open challenge to authority.)
Contrari
readily (Suggests quick willingness to change or agree.)
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willingly (Emphasizes doing something without resistance.)
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flexibly (Emphasizes adapting easily to change.)
Temi
personality
|emotions
|communication
Definizione
in a way that will not change or give in
In a way that shows an unwillingness to change your mind, stop doing something, or be persuaded.
B2
2
makacsul
B2
Schema d'uso:
[something] remains stubbornly [high/low/unchanged/persistent]
Inflation remained stubbornly high throughout the year.
Az infláció egész évben makacsul magas maradt.
The stain was stubbornly still visible after three washes.
A folt három mosás után is makacsul látható maradt.
Support for the policy stayed stubbornly low in the polls.
Esempi per chi studia
Prices are stubbornly high.
Az árak makacsul magasak.
The mark is stubbornly hard to remove.
A nyom makacsul nehezen távolítható el.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use stubbornly for any kind of persistence; it most often implies the situation is frustratingly hard to change.
Significato
remaining difficult to change
Collocazioni
stubbornly high
|stubbornly low
|stubbornly persistent
|stubbornly unchanged
|stubbornly remain
|stubbornly continue
|stubbornly survive
|stubbornly stay
|stubbornly resistant
|stubbornly stable
Sinonimi
persistently (More neutral; does not necessarily imply frustration.)
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tenaciously (Emphasizes strong holding on; often vivid or dramatic.)
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intractably (More formal; stresses extreme difficulty of change.)
Contrari
quickly (Suggests rapid change rather than continued resistance.)
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easily (Opposes the idea of being hard to change or remove.)
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steadily (Can imply change happening in a consistent direction.)
Temi
daily_life
|health
|business
|science
Definizione
continuing and not changing easily
In a way that continues strongly and is hard to remove, reduce, or change.
Grammatica
Forma base
stubbornly
IPA
GB/stˈʌbɚnli/
US/stˈʌbɚnli/
Sillabe e accento
stub - bornly (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (stub)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: stubbornly
- Plural: stubbornlies
Espressioni
stubbornly high/low
1/stˈʌbɚnli hˈaɪəloʊ/
fixed phrase
staying high or low
still very high/low and not changing
Esempi
- Energy costs are stubbornly high this winter.
- Unemployment remained stubbornly low despite slower growth.
- Approval ratings stayed stubbornly low after the announcement.
Esempi per chi studia
- Prices are stubbornly high.
- Support is stubbornly low.
stubbornly insist (on something/that...)
1/stˈʌbɚnli ɪnsˈɪst ˈɔn səmˈɛθɪŋθət |/
fixed phrase
insist strongly despite disagreement
to keep saying something is true or must happen
Esempi
- She stubbornly insisted that she had paid already.
- He stubbornly insisted on driving, even though he was tired.
- They stubbornly insisted the plan would work.
Esempi per chi studia
- She stubbornly insisted that she was right.
- He stubbornly insisted on going.
stubbornly refuse (to do something)
1/stˈʌbɚnli ɹɪfjˈuz tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
refuse and not change mind
to keep saying no
Esempi
- He stubbornly refused to sign the contract.
- She stubbornly refused to listen to any advice.
- They stubbornly refused to leave the building.
Esempi per chi studia
- He stubbornly refused to go.
- She stubbornly refused to apologize.