adj

pigheaded

Pigheaded (adj) means Stubborn to an unreasonable or foolish degree. Example: “He was too pigheaded to admit he'd taken the wrong turn.”

adj

Stubborn to an unreasonable or foolish degree.

"He was too pigheaded to admit he'd taken the wrong turn."

How to use pigheaded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRefusing to change your mind even when you clearly should.

Common pairings

pigheaded refusal stubborn and pigheaded

more pigheaded comparative, most pigheaded superlative

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He was too _____ to admit he'd taken the wrong turn.

From "pig" plus "headed", comparing stubbornness to the supposed obstinacy of a pig.

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What does “pigheaded” mean?

The word “pigheaded” means stubborn to an unreasonable or foolish degree. In plain terms, refusing to change your mind even when you clearly should.

How do you use “pigheaded” in a sentence?

Here is “pigheaded” used in a sentence: “He was too pigheaded to admit he'd taken the wrong turn.”

What part of speech is “pigheaded”?

“Pigheaded” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of pigheaded?

"pigheaded" (adj) means stubborn to an unreasonable or foolish degree.