What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Stubborn vs Vexing - What's the difference?

stubborn | vexing |

As an adjective stubborn

is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.

As a verb vexing is

.

As a noun vexing is

vexation.

stubborn

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.
    • He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing?
    Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * stubbornly * stubbornness

    External links

    * * *

    vexing

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • vexation
  • * 2002 , Harold Bloom, American Women Poets, 1650-1950
    • Many unkindnesses as well as (one feels) many liberties and general vexings , were required to move her to this.