mulish

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack

Etymology

From mule + -ish.

In classic literature

Synonyms

hardheaded

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