bullheaded
obstinately opinionated, especially in refusing to consider alternatives; stubborn.
Origin of bullheaded
1Other words from bullheaded
- bull·head·ed·ly, adverb
- bull·head·ed·ness, noun
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How to use bullheaded in a sentence
The man, Marc Koska, whose bull-headed development of the single-use needle saved the lives of thousands.
At British festivals our predecessors used to antic in the guise of a bull, and the bull-headed actor was entitled “The Broad”.
Archaic England | Harold BayleyThe minute we started to rag her for being so bull-headed about her room, this crowd of sillies started in rooting for her.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterOn account of the size of the head and bill, they are often known as Bull-headed Flycatchers.
Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies | Chester A. (Chester Albert) ReedIt would seem paradoxical to say that there is something in common between the bull-headed deity and Oannes.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism | Thomas Inman
I followed, or tried to follow; and here my steed showed his bull-headed, obstinate nature.
Tales of lonely trails | Zane Grey
British Dictionary definitions for bull-headed
blindly obstinate; stubborn, headstrong, or stupid
Derived forms of bull-headed
- bull-headedly, adverb
- bull-headedness, noun
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