English Explanatory Dictionary

mulish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.

Pronunciation

/ˈmjuːlɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-mulish.wav

Word forms

mulish more mulish most mulish

Etymology

From mule + -ish.

Synonyms

stubborn as a mule

Derived words

mulishly mulishness unmulish
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