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MULISH
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Dictionary entry overview: What does mulish mean?
• MULISH (adjective)
The adjective MULISH has 1 sense:
1. unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
Familiarity information: MULISH used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
Synonyms:
hardheaded; mulish
Similar:
obstinate; stubborn; unregenerate (tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield)
Derivation:
mulishness (the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome)
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