mulelike
Obstinately refusing persuasion
Resembling a mule in some characteristic way—typically stubbornness, endurance, or hybrid nature.
Someone with mulelike determination refuses to give up or change course.
The word usually emphasizes obstinacy: He had a mulelike resistance to new ideas.
Solidly built, durable
- surefootedSteady and stable underfoot
- strongHaving great physical power
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- hardworkingCommitted to sustained effort
load-bearing · hoofed · braying · hybrid · sterile · stocky · muscular · draft
Firmly refusing to yield
- bullheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
- pigheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
contrary · defiant · recalcitrant · intractable · uncooperative · perverse · ornery · cantankerous
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- rigidUnable to bend
uncompromising · intransigent · steadfast · firm · resolute · unshakeable · iron-willed · steely
Stubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
relentless · indefatigable · unflagging · tireless · unrelenting · single-minded · unswerving · staunch
sturdy
Solidly built, durable
- surefootedSteady and stable underfoot
- strongHaving great physical power
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
hardworking · load-bearing · hoofed · braying · hybrid · sterile · stocky · muscular · draft
obstinate
Firmly refusing to yield
- bullheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
- pigheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
willful · contrary · defiant · recalcitrant · intractable · uncooperative · perverse · ornery · cantankerous · wayward
adamant
Stubbornly refusing to yield
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- inflexibleUnable to bend
rigid · uncompromising · intransigent · steadfast · firm · resolute · unshakeable · iron-willed · steely · hardline
dogged
Stubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
unwavering · relentless · indefatigable · unflagging · tireless · unrelenting · single-minded · unswerving · staunch · stalwart