When people refuse to budge on anything, they usually rely on certain words to emphasize their willingness to dig their heels ...

Stubborn dogs can be little stinkers. In dogs, stubborn typically means difficult to train. Breeds genetically predisposed to be independent, headstrong and highly active may exhibit stubborn traits.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all know someone who digs their heels in at the slightest nudge. They’re fiercely loyal to their way of doing things—even when ...

Stubborn. Most people associate that adjective negatively. It means that someone is not going to let up on their thoughts, beliefs, or grudges for quite some time. This can be quite annoying and ...

We were the ones known as rebels, the ones who gave the adults a run for their money and drove our parents insane. We were notorious for pushing the limits, our fierce independence and the inherent ...

At times, it’s hard to distinguish between stubbornness and determination. I mean, both of them, in their rawest form, refer to the will -- the perseverance -- to do or attain something despite what ...

Given the choice between 'stubborn' and 'smart,' I may have to choose 'stubborn.' I think it is an undervalued attribute and often takes second-fiddle to more amenable traits. But if I am going to ...

Most of us have tried to have conversations about finances with aging parents. Some stubborn parents just won't do it. No matter what their adult children say, they put it off, change the subject or ...