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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-hed-id]
- /ˈbʊlˈhɛd ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-hed-id]
- /ˈbʊlˈhɛd ɪd/
Definitions of bullheaded word
- adjective bullheaded blindly stubborn; headstrong 3
- adjective bullheaded obstinately opinionated, especially in refusing to consider alternatives; stubborn. 1
- adjective bullheaded unreasonably stubborn. 0
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Origin of bullheaded
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; bull1 + head + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Bullheaded
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preposition
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bullheaded popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bullheaded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bullheaded
adj bullheaded
- headstrong — determined to have one's own way; willful; stubborn; obstinate: a headstrong young man.
- obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
- pigheaded — stupidly obstinate; stubborn: pigheaded resistance.
Antonyms for bullheaded
adj bullheaded
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
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