What is another word for stiff-necked?
306 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ stˈɪfnˈɛkt], [ stˈɪfnˈɛkt], [ s_t_ˈɪ_f_n_ˈɛ_k_t]
Stiff-necked is an adjective that describes someone who is stubbornly resistant or inflexible in their opinions. Here are some synonyms for the word stiff-necked: obstinate, unyielding, rigid, dogmatic, adamant, bullheaded, intransigent, inflexible, stubborn, and resolute. Many of these words convey a negative connotation and suggest that a person is unwilling to change their beliefs or behavior, even when presented with evidence to the contrary. However, some of these words also imply a certain level of determination or conviction, which can be a positive trait in certain situations. Ultimately, the choice of synonym depends on the context in which the word is being used.
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Similar words for stiff-necked:
- all (adjective)
- doctrinaire (adjective)
- dogmatic (adjective)
- incompliant (adjective)
- obdurate (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- pig-headed (adjective)
- pigheaded (adjective)
- set (adjective)
- severe (adjective)
- stern (adjective)
- stubborn (adjective)
- uncompliant (adjective)
- uncompromising (adjective)
- unfaltering (adjective)
- unrelenting (adjective)
- unyielding (adjective)
- willful (adjective)
- other relevant words (noun)
- stubborn (noun)
- other synonyms
- uncontrollable
Synonyms for Stiff-necked:
adj.
• all (adjective) • doctrinaire (adjective)- impractical,
- biased,
- bigoted,
- unrealistic,
- inflexible,
- rigid,
- insistent,
- dictatorial,
- magisterial,
- doctrinaire,
- fanatical,
- authoritative,
- one-sided,
- authoritarian,
- speculative,
- dictative.
- domineering,
- cocksure,
- emphatic,
- despotic,
- high and mighty,
- determined,
- formal,
- unequivocal,
- arbitrary,
- prejudiced,
- egotistical,
- arrogant,
- categorical,
- assertive,
- intolerant,
- definite,
- downright,
- tyrannical,
- overbearing,
- imperious,
- confident.
- indurate,
- tough,
- fixed,
- mean,
- callous,
- firm,
- unfeeling,
- relentless,
- inexorable,
- thick-skinned,
- hard-nosed,
- cold fish,
- harsh,
- hard-boiled,
- unshakable,
- uncompassionate,
- unsympathetic,
- unbending,
- adamant,
- iron,
- unemotional,
- heartless,
- uncooperative,
- hanging tough,
- hard,
- implacable,
- immovable.
- brassbound,
- hard core,
- set in stone,
- unbendable,
- hardboiled,
- steely,
- brick-wall,
- uncompliant,
- mule,
- hardheaded,
- Pig-headed,
- dogmatic,
- Immalleable,
- prearranged,
- willful,
- Hard-hearted,
- flinty,
- pigheaded,
- brick wall,
- unfaltering,
- well-set,
- Unimpressible,
- Impliable,
- Incompliant,
- Unswayable,
- unyielding,
- wrong-headed,
- stubborn,
- hardnosed,
- uncompromising,
- die hard,
- stern,
- unrelenting,
- bullhead,
- fascistic,
- set in one's ways,
- set,
- stiff,
- peremptory,
- by the book,
- solid as a rock,
- dead set on,
- locked in,
- obdurate,
- going all the way,
- hang-tough,
- hardline,
- hardcore,
- hard line,
- singleminded,
- hard shell,
- tough nut to crack,
- solid as rock,
- wrongheaded,
- never-failing.
- settled,
- customary,
- decisive,
- pat,
- stated,
- established,
- agreed,
- certain,
- arranged,
- scheduled,
- confirmed,
- usual,
- intent,
- entrenched,
- resolved,
- steadfast,
- prescribed,
- appointed,
- Stipulated,
- bent,
- rooted,
- regular,
- unflappable,
- predetermined,
- specified,
- resolute,
- ironclad,
- concluded,
- inveterate.
- brisk,
- intense,
- curt,
- demanding,
- keen,
- cutting,
- raw,
- lean,
- chilly,
- acrimonious,
- icy,
- caustic,
- bleak,
- crisp,
- frosty,
- grim,
- abrupt,
- correct,
- prudish,
- dour,
- exacting,
- oppressive,
- gruff,
- hidebound,
- blunt,
- dry,
- meticulous,
- basic,
- stark,
- disciplined,
- sharp,
- astringent,
- draconian,
- brusque,
- censorious,
- stringent,
- critical,
- austere,
- ascetic,
- rigorous,
- puritanical,
- severe,
- strict,
- cool,
- short,
- spare,
- acute,
- acerbic,
- imperial,
- precise,
- spartan,
- strait-laced,
- tart,
- fundamental,
- piquant.
- frowning,
- dyed-in-the-wool,
- hard-line,
- disciplinary,
- rough,
- unsparing,
- mortified,
- cruel,
- hard-core,
- forbidding,
- Hard-shell,
- bitter.
- persevering,
- single-minded,
- insubordinate,
- balky,
- untoward,
- unmanageable,
- cussed,
- rebellious,
- persistent,
- cantankerous,
- ornery,
- opinionated,
- refractory,
- unreasonable.
- bound,
- untiring,
- tireless,
- steady,
- bound and determined,
- sure,
- enduring,
- unswerving,
- indefatigable,
- wholehearted,
- bent on,
- unwavering,
- unflagging,
- unfailing,
- meaning business,
- unflinching,
- unqualified,
- abiding,
- unquestioning.
n.
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- resist.
Other synonyms:
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- bullheaded.
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- mulish,
- dogged,
- pertinacious,
- tenacious,
- headstrong.
How to use "Stiff-necked" in context?
There is no one answer to the question of what exactly constitutes a stiff-necked person. Generally speaking, a stiff-necked person is one who is unwilling to admit when they are wrong, or who is unwilling to compromise or take other people's views into account. This can lead to conflict, as other people may feel they are not being heard or respected.
Some believe that a stiff-necked attitude is a trait that is common among those who are born into high-status families. These families often teach their children to be self-reliant and to refuse toaccept help from others.
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