mulish

adjective
UK: /ˈmjuː.lɪʃ/
US: /ˈmjuː.lɪʃ/

  1. Unreasonably determined to have your own way; refusing to do what other people want you to do.

    1. The child was being mulish and refused to eat his dinner.
    2. Despite our best efforts, the old man remained mulish in his opposition to the project, refusing to listen to reason.

  2. Resembling or characteristic of a mule, especially in being stubborn.

    1. He had a mulish expression on his face that suggested he wouldn't cooperate.
    2. The negotiator encountered mulish resistance from the other party, making progress extremely slow and difficult.

Synonyms

obstinate obdurate pigheaded intransigent stubborn

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mulish" in English means: Unreasonably determined to have your own way; refusing to do what other people want you to do., Resembling or characteristic of a mule, especially in being stubborn..

The phonetic transcription of "mulish" is /ˈmjuː.lɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈmjuː.lɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mulish": obstinate, obdurate, pigheaded, intransigent, stubborn.

Example usage of "mulish": "The child was being mulish and refused to eat his dinner.". More examples on the page.