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stubborn in Persian

کله شق kale šaq

/ˈstʌbən//ˈstʌbɚn/

stubborn in Persian: کله شق (kale šaq), سمج (semej), سرتق (serteq). In English, stubborn means refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

Persian words for stubborn

refusing to move or change one's opinion
کله شق kale šaq, سمج semej, سرتق serteq

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.

Synonyms of stubborn

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Questions about stubborn in Persian

What is the meaning of stubborn in Persian?
Stubborn in Persian is کله شق (kale šaq), سمج (semej), سرتق (serteq).
معنی stubborn چیست؟
Stubborn: کله شق (kale šaq), سمج (semej), سرتق (serteq).
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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