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Definition of stubbornly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stubbornly

adverb
 
/ˈstʌbənli/
 
/ˈstʌbərnli/
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  1. (often disapproving) in a way that shows you are determined not to change your opinion or attitude synonym obstinately
    • She stubbornly refused to pay.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
  2. in a way that is difficult to get rid of or deal with synonym persistently (2)
    • Unemployment remains stubbornly high.
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