stubborn
Pronunciation:
/ˈstʌbən//ˈstʌbɚn/noun
Definitions
Stubbornness.
A disease of citrus trees characterized by stunted growth and misshapen fruit, caused by Spiroplasma citri.
adjective
Definitions
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.
Example: Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.
Of materials: physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.