Stubborn has 28 synonyms including dour, tenacious, obstinate. Opposite words include docile. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Stubborn contains 8 letters: 2 vowels (U, O) and 6 consonants (S, T, B, R, N). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Stubborn scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. As a 8-letter word, stubborn can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 2 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| stiff-necked | 24 | 26 | 12 |
| bloody-minded | 22 | 25 | 13 |
| unreconstructed | 20 | 26 | 15 |
| hardheaded | 19 | 17 | 10 |
| bullet-headed | 19 | 22 | 13 |
The most common synonyms for stubborn are dour, tenacious, obstinate, pertinacious, unyielding. In total, there are 28 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of stubborn include docile.
Yes, stubborn is a valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 16 points.
Stubborn has 8 letters: 2 vowels (U, O) and 6 consonants (S, T, B, R, N).