bull-headed

adjective

1. blindly obstinate; stubborn, headstrong, or stupid

Derived Forms

• ˌbull-ˈheadedness, noun
• ˌbull-ˈheadedly, adverb

Example Sentences

Orzabal and Smith admit that they’re very similar in temperament — sensitive, a little bit arrogant and somewhat bull-headed.

From Seattle Times

She calls Stasia “the peacemaker,” who often helped her negotiate with her bull-headed son over rules and limits on the boy, who began climbing atop things almost before he could walk.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is not a ticket, but if it were within my power, you would receive two. Because of your bull-headed, inconsiderate, feeble attempt at parking, you have taken enough room for a 20 mule team, 2 elephants, 1 goat, and a safari of pygmies from the African interior," the note said.

From Fox News

As a young man, Noll had a bodybuilder’s physique, and it was that, along with what fellow surfers described as his hard-charging, bull-headed surfing style, that earned him his nickname.

From Seattle Times

The kind of rancor and bull-headed power plays that too often define the state’s political leadership isn’t serving Wisconsin residents.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• incurable
• intransigent
• stubborn
• uncompromising
• unmanageable