Resolute vs. Stubborn — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Resolute and Stubborn
ADVERTISEMENT
Compare with Definitions
Resolute
Firm or determined; unwavering.
Stubborn
Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so
Two stubborn young people intent on doing their own thing
A stubborn refusal to learn from experience
Resolute
Firm, unyielding, determined.
She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
He was resolute in his decision to stay.
Stubborn
Refusing to change one's mind or course of action despite pressure to do so; unyielding or resolute.
Resolute
(obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.
ADVERTISEMENT
Stubborn
Characterized by a refusal to change one's mind or course of action; dogged or persistent
Stubborn prejudice.
Stubborn earnestness.
Resolute
A determined person; one showing resolution.
Stubborn
Difficult to treat or deal with; resistant to treatment or effort
Stubborn soil.
Stubborn stains.
Resolute
(maths) A projection onto an arbitrary vector.
Vector resolute
Stubborn
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.
Resolute
Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.
Edward is at hand,Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.
Stubborn
Of materials: physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.
Resolute
Convinced; satisfied; sure.
Stubborn
(informal) Stubbornness.
Resolute
Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand.
Stubborn
A disease of citrus trees characterized by stunted growth and misshapen fruit, caused by Spiroplasma citri.
Resolute
One who is resolute; hence, a desperado.
Stubborn
Firm as a stub or stump; stiff; unbending; unyielding; persistent; hence, unreasonably obstinate in will or opinion; not yielding to reason or persuasion; refractory; harsh; - said of persons and things; as, stubborn wills; stubborn ore; a stubborn oak; as stubborn as a mule.
And I was young and full of ragerie [wantonness]Stubborn and strong, and jolly as a pie.
These heretics be so stiff and stubborn.
Your stubborn usage of the pope.
Resolute
Redelivery; repayment.
Stubborn
Tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
Resolute
Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination;
Stood resolute against the enemy
Faced with a resolute opposition
A resolute and unshakeable faith
Stubborn
Not responding to treatment;
A stubborn infection
A refractory case of acne
Resolute
Characterized by quickness and firmness;
His reply was unhesitating
Stubborn
Difficult to treat or deal with;
Stubborn rust stains
A stubborn case of acne
Stubborn
Persisting in a reactionary stand
Share Your Discovery
Previous Comparison
Mullah vs. Imam
Next Comparison
Medusa vs. Perseus
