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Definition of pigheadedness - 2 dictionary results

pig⋅head⋅ed

  [pig-hed-id]
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–adjective
stupidly obstinate; stubborn: pigheaded resistance.
Origin:
1610–20; pig 1 + -headed

Related forms:
pig⋅head⋅ed⋅ly, adverb
pig⋅head⋅ed⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
bullheaded, mulish.
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pig·head·ed   (pĭg'hěd'ĭd)   
adj.  Stupidly obstinate. See Synonyms at obstinate.
pig'head'ed·ly adv., pig'head'ed·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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