Mulish

/ˈmjuːlɪʃ/
adjective

Being stubborn or refusing to change one's mind.

Her mulish behaviour began to annoy her friends.
Visual representation of "mulish" - Being stubborn or refusing to change one's mind.

Often appears as...

  • mulish behaviour
  • mulish stubbornness

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Disapproving

adjective

Being stubborn or refusing to change one's mind.

Her mulish behaviour began to annoy her friends.
Visual representation of "mulish" - Being stubborn or refusing to change one's mind.

Often appears as...

  • mulish behaviour
  • mulish stubbornness

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Describes a negative trait, often suggesting unreasonable or annoying persistence.

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Despite the clear evidence, his mulish denial of the facts was frustrating.
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Not Insulting

Can imply firmness without being offensive, but be careful with the context.

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His mulish dedication to his work is why he's successful.
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Body Language

Often accompanies actions or facial expressions showing determination or defiance.

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Her mulish stance made it clear she wouldn't budge.
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Negative Connotation

Describes a negative trait, often suggesting unreasonable or annoying persistence.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Despite the clear evidence, his mulish denial of the facts was frustrating.
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Not Insulting

Can imply firmness without being offensive, but be careful with the context.

Illustration for Not Insulting
His mulish dedication to his work is why he's successful.
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Body Language

Often accompanies actions or facial expressions showing determination or defiance.

Illustration for Body Language
Her mulish stance made it clear she wouldn't budge.
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Negative Connotation

Describes a negative trait, often suggesting unreasonable or annoying persistence.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Despite the clear evidence, his mulish denial of the facts was frustrating.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Insulting

Can imply firmness without being offensive, but be careful with the context.

Illustration for Not Insulting
His mulish dedication to his work is why he's successful.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Body Language

Often accompanies actions or facial expressions showing determination or defiance.

Illustration for Body Language
Her mulish stance made it clear she wouldn't budge.
Visual representation of the word "Mulish"

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