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English Short Stories

Word 5 Stories

Stubborn

/STUB-orn/
📖 Meaning

unwilling to change your mind or accept someone else's ideas, even when they might be right.

👨‍👩‍👧 If Your Child Asks

If your child asks about Stubborn, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Stubborn in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.

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"The stubborn old man had planted mango trees in his eighties, knowing full well he would not live to eat the fruit."

❓ Frequently Asked

What does "Stubborn" mean?

unwilling to change your mind or accept someone else's ideas, even when they might be right. If your child asks about Stubborn, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Stubborn in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.

📚 Stories featuring "Stubborn"
"The stubborn old man had planted mango trees in his eighties, knowing full well he would not live to eat the fruit."
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Stubborn — Word from our collection. Found in 5 stories.