Resolute vs. Stubborn
Difference Between Resolute and Stubborn
Resoluteadjective
Firm or determined; unwavering.
Stubbornadjective
Refusing to change one's mind or course of action despite pressure to do so; unyielding or resolute.
Resoluteadjective
Firm, unyielding, determined.
She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.He was resolute in his decision to stay.Stubbornadjective
Characterized by a refusal to change one's mind or course of action; dogged or persistent
stubborn prejudice.stubborn earnestness.Resoluteadjective
(obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.
Stubbornadjective
Difficult to treat or deal with; resistant to treatment or effort
stubborn soil.stubborn stains.Resolutenoun
A determined person; one showing resolution.
Stubbornadjective
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.
He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing?Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.Resoluteadjective
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination;
stood resolute against the enemyfaced with a resolute oppositiona resolute and unshakeable faithStubbornadjective
Of materials: physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.
Resoluteadjective
characterized by quickness and firmness;
his reply was unhesitatingStubbornnoun
(informal) Stubbornness.
Stubbornnoun
A disease of citrus trees characterized by stunted growth and misshapen fruit, caused by Spiroplasma citri.
Stubbornadjective
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
Stubbornadjective
not responding to treatment;
a stubborn infectiona refractory case of acneStubbornadjective
difficult to treat or deal with;
stubborn rust stainsa stubborn case of acneStubbornadjective
persisting in a reactionary stand
