pigheaded

pigheaded
pigheadedly, adv.pigheadedness, n.
/pig"hed'id/, adj.
stupidly obstinate; stubborn: pigheaded resistance.
[1610-20; PIG1 + -HEADED]
Syn. bullheaded, mulish.

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