stubborn

stur, eigensinnig

Nicht bereit, die eigene Meinung zu ändern oder zu tun, was andere möchten.

In einfachem Englisch: If someone is like this, they refuse to change their mind or do what others want.

• My brother is very stubborn.
• She was stubborn about doing everything herself.
• Why are you too stubborn to ask for help?

So benutzt man es: stubborn about something (He is stubborn about keeping his old car.); too stubborn to do something (She was too stubborn to admit her mistake.)

Synonyme: obstinate, headstrong, inflexible

Gegenteile: flexible, cooperative

Häufige Wendungen: stubborn about something, stubborn child, too stubborn

hartnäckig

Schwer zu bewältigen, zu entfernen oder zu verändern.

In einfachem Englisch: Difficult to deal with, remove, or change.

• This soap removes stubborn stains.
• The gardener pulled out a stubborn weed.
• Doctors struggled to treat the stubborn infection.

Synonyme: persistent, intractable, difficult

Häufige Wendungen: stubborn stain, stubborn problem, stubborn dirt