adverb
stubbornly
adverb
1
In a way that shows refusal to change one’s mind or give in.
"She stubbornly refused to apologize."
How to Use Stubbornly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something with obstinate persistence, often against advice or evidence.
Common pairings
stubbornly refuse
stubbornly persist
Word Forms
more stubbornly comparative, most stubbornly superlative
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Etymology
From stubborn + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.