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Mulishness - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Mulishness refers to stubbornness or unreasonable obstinacy, like a mule’s refusal to move. It describes someone who is inflexible and unwilling to change their mind or cooperate.

mulishness

/ˈmjuːlɪʃnəs/ /ˈmjuːlɪʃnəs/

Definition:

Stubbornness or obstinacy, resembling the behavior of a mule.

Synonyms:

stubbornness, obstinacy, doggedness, intransigence

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

flexibility, compliance, acquiescence

Common Collocations:

sheer mulishness, display mulishness, overcome mulishness

Derivatives:

mulish, mulishly

Usage Tips:

Use "mulishness" to describe extreme stubbornness, often implying irrational resistance to change or reason.

Common Phrases:

break someone's mulishness, sheer mulishness prevails, mulishness gets in the way

Etymology:

Derived from "mule," symbolizing stubbornness, with the suffix "-ishness" indicating a quality or state.

Examples:

  • 1. Her mulishness made it impossible to convince her otherwise.
  • 2. His mulishness delayed the team's progress for weeks.
  • 3. She displayed sheer mulishness by refusing all compromises.
  • 4. Overcoming his mulishness required patience and diplomacy.

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