bullheaded

adjective

ˈbu̇l-ˈhe-dəd How to pronounce bullheaded (audio)
Definition of bullheadednext
as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion a bullheaded government official who refused to bend the rules even just a little bit

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Recent Examples of bullheaded These heights arrive at the crux of the breakless two-hour play, after Oedipus (Strong) has been engaged in his bullheaded pursuit of the truth for some time. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullheaded
  1. stubborn
  2. adamant
Adjective
  • Speaking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming late last week, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh highlighted his worries about stubborn inflation .
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Knight set up Darby on a table and hit a springboard clothesline on the stubborn announce table.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stubborn
Adjective
  • Her mom handmade her dress Parton was adamant about having her mom, Avie Lee Parton, present for her nuptials.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But Coppola was adamant, and Eastman used her leverage to help secure Pacino’s place.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of adamant

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“Bullheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullheaded. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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