Stubborn Similes
3 classic and creative similes for Stubborn - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Useful as a sat nav that only knows one route
- Stubborn as a WiFi-fi router that needs rebooting
- As stubborn as a mule
Frequently asked
What does "as stubborn as" mean?
"As stubborn as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as stubborn as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of stubbornness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as stubborn as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 3 similes for Stubborn. Common ones include "As stubborn as a mule" and "Stubborn as a WiFi-fi router that needs rebooting". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "stubborn" simile in writing?
Use a "stubborn" simile when you want the reader to feel stubbornness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.