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stubborn in Malay

kepala batu

/ˈstʌbən//ˈstʌbɚn/

stubborn in Malay: kepala batu, degil, keras kepala. In English, stubborn means refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

Malay words for stubborn

refusing to move or change one's opinion
kepala batu, degil, keras kepala

English meaning of stubborn

  1. adjective Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.
  2. adjective Physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.
  3. noun Stubbornness.

Full definition of stubborn

stubborn in a sentence

  • People are pretty stubborn about their political beliefs, so why bother arguing?
  • Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.

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Questions about stubborn in Malay

What is the meaning of stubborn in Malay?
Stubborn in Malay is kepala batu, degil, keras kepala.
Apakah maksud stubborn dalam bahasa Melayu?
Stubborn: kepala batu, degil, keras kepala.
What does stubborn mean in English?
Stubborn means refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

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