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Definition of Pigheaded
1. Adjective. Obstinate and stupid.
Similar to: Obstinate, Stubborn, Unregenerate
Derivative terms: Bullheadedness, Pigheadedness
Definition of Pigheaded
1. a. Having a head like a pig; hence, figuratively: stupidity obstinate; perverse; stubborn.
Definition of Pigheaded
1. Adjective. (pejorative) Obstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pigheaded
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pigheaded
Literary usage of Pigheaded
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Zulu-English Dictionary with Notes on Pronunciation: With Notes on by Alfred T. Bryant (1905)
"Persistency, steady continuation of action, perseverance; pig-headedness,
obstinacy ; such a persistent, persevering person ; or one obstinately pigheaded. ..."
2. The Court Theatre 1904-1907: A Commentary and Criticism by Desmond MacCarthy (1907)
"Nothing will ever persuade me that you are as pigheaded as that. ... pigheaded !
LADY CECILY (with quick, caressing apology). No, no, no. ..."
3. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1905)
"Some wondered if a persuasive note would grease the wheels, but the butcher
reported his friend as " pigheaded and not to be turned. ..."
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