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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishRefusing to change your mind even when you clearly should.
Common pairings
pigheaded refusal
stubborn and pigheaded
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more pigheaded
- Superlative
- most pigheaded
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Etymology
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.
