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Stubborn Meaning in Kannada

The English word Stubborn describes a person who refuses to change their mind, attitude, or behavior, even when others try to persuade them. In Kannada, there are very expressive words for this trait.

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What is the opposite of Stubborn?

Answer

The opposite of stubborn is Flexible or Yielding. A flexible person is willing to listen and change their mind easily.

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Key Facts

In Indian households, the word 'Hata' is commonly used by mothers to describe children who throw tantrums and cry insistently for toys or sweets.

Kannada Meanings

  • ಹಠಮಾರಿ (Hatamari): Stubborn / Obstinate person.
  • ಹಠ (Hata): Stubbornness / Insistence.
  • ಮೊಂಡು (Mondu) / ಮೊಂಡುತನ (Mondutana): Unyielding / Headstrong.

Example:

  • English: He is a very stubborn child.
  • Kannada: ಅವನು ತುಂಬಾ ಹಠಮಾರಿ ಮಗು (Avanu tumba hatamari magu).

Different Contexts

1. Positive Stubbornness (Determination) If someone is stubbornly working hard to achieve a goal, it shows determination.

  • Kannada: ದೃಢನಿಶ್ಚಯ (Dridhanishchaya - Firm resolve).

2. Negative Stubbornness (Arrogance) If someone refuses to admit a mistake because of ego.

  • Kannada: ಅವನು ತನ್ನ ತಪ್ಪನ್ನು ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಮೊಂಡುತನ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ (Avanu tanna tappannu oppikollalu mondutana maduttane - He stubbornly refuses to admit his mistake).

Questions and Answers

What is the opposite of Stubborn?+

The opposite of stubborn is **Flexible** or **Yielding**. A flexible person is willing to listen and change their mind easily.

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