NYT Dictionary

BULLHEADED

/ˈbʌlhɛdɪd/
AdjectiveBULL-head-edbull-head-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

Unreasonably stubborn.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bull + headed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pigheadedadhesivebigotedbulldoggedadherentbalkingbalkybulldoggishbulldoggybulletheaded

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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