stiff-necked

• Описывает человека, который упрям, своенравен или непомерно горд, часто отказываясь менять своё мнение или поведение.

Describes a person who is stubborn, obstinate, or unreasonably proud, often refusing to change their opinion or behavior.

1. Stubborn and proudC1formal

   Having an unyielding, arrogant, or obstinate attitude; refusing to change one's opinion or behavior.

   Упрямый и гордый

   • He was too stiff-necked to admit his mistake.
   • The stiff-necked negotiator refused to compromise.
   • Her stiff-necked pride prevented her from asking for help.

   Synonymshaughtyheadstronginflexibleintransigentobstinaterecalcitrantstubbornunbendingunyielding

   Antonymsamenablecompliantdocileflexiblehumblemeekobedientyielding