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Synonyms for stubbornly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : stuhb-ern
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstʌb ərn



Définition of stubbornly

Origin :
  • late 14c., of uncertain origin. Earliest form is stiborn. OED, Liberman doubt any connection with stub (n.). Related: Stubbornly; stubbornness.
  • adv persistently
Example sentences :
  • And yet Pierre struggled, stubbornly clutching at his dream once more.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Their whole beings tended to this, stubbornly, without a pause.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • Captain Dan, to whom these statements were made, was stubbornly indignant.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "Nevertheless, I think I shall keep on with the experiment," Thayer said stubbornly.
  • Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • She perceived at length that he was stubbornly bent on this outrageous thing.
  • Extract from : « Nobody » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • The enemy was forced back, stubbornly contesting every inch of ground.
  • Extract from : « An Echo Of Antietam » by Edward Bellamy
  • "Give me my things—from my room," I said stubbornly; and I tried to enter.
  • Extract from : « In Kings' Byways » by Stanley J. Weyman
  • Miller faced them all stubbornly: "And yet even Richet may have been deceived."
  • Extract from : « The Shadow World » by Hamlin Garland
  • Stubbornly, then, Venor would say no more about the philosophy of the Idealists.
  • Extract from : « Cubs of the Wolf » by Raymond F. Jones
  • "I think we should wait until they can join with us," said Paulus stubbornly.
  • Extract from : « Nicanor - Teller of Tales » by C. Bryson Taylor

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