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- [myoo-lish]
- /ˈmyu lɪʃ/
- /ˈmjuː.lɪʃ/
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- [myoo-lish]
- /ˈmyu lɪʃ/
Definitions of mulish word
- adjective mulish of or like a mule, as being very stubborn, obstinate, or intractable. 1
- noun mulish Resembling or likened to a mule in being stubborn. 1
- adjective mulish stubborn; obstinate; headstrong 0
- adjective mulish like or characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, balky, etc. 0
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Origin of mulish
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; mule1 + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Mulish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mulish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
mulish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mulish
adj mulish
- adamant — If someone is adamant about something, they are determined not to change their mind about it.
- bullheaded — blindly stubborn; headstrong
- dogged — doggoned; damned; confounded: Well, I'll be dogged!
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- hardheaded — not easily moved or deceived; practical; shrewd.
adjective mulish
- obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
- defiant — If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone.
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- willful — deliberate, voluntary, or intentional: The coroner ruled the death willful murder.
Antonyms for mulish
adjective mulish
- amenable — If you are amenable to something, you are willing to do it or accept it.
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