pig-headedly
adverb
Simple meaning
In a stubborn unregenerate way.
Pronunciation
Definition
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adverb
In a stubborn unregenerate manner
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In a stubborn unregenerate manner
Used this way, pig-headedly is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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Sense: in a stubborn unregenerate manner
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