pigheaded
pigheaded · more pigheaded · most pigheaded
Obstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidityObstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity.
» He can be so pigheaded sometimes.
Manchmal kann er ein richtiger Dickkopf sein.
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory, mildly)Obstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity.
starrsinnig, stur
obstinate and stupid
Examples
5 sentencesHe can be so pigheaded sometimes.
deManchmal kann er ein richtiger Dickkopf sein.
The seminarclass is full of pigheaded attendees.
He is not "firm"; he is just a pigheaded fool.
I don't waste my time arguing with pigheaded fanatics like you.
Tom was pigheaded and ate three meatball sub sandwiches in Rome. He pooped his pants on the train ride back to Milan.
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
Translations:
Origin
From Middle English pyge heddyde, equivalent to pig + headed.From Middle English pyge heddyde, equivalent to pig + headed.
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Forms
more pigheaded, most pigheaded| Comparative | more pigheaded Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most pigheaded Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- obstinate and stupid:bullheadedbullet-headed
Word family
3 related wordsDerivedpigheadedly
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form