Mulishness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of being difficult to handle or overcome.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The teacher struggled to deal with the child's mulishness during lessons, as she would often refuse to follow instructions.
- Her mulishness in refusing to compromise on even the smallest matters led to a series of heated arguments with her business partner.
- The farmer's efforts to train the stubborn mule were hindered by its mulishness, making it nearly impossible to handle.
- The difficulty of the terrain and the mulishness of the pack animals made the mountain expedition incredibly challenging.
- His mulishness in opposing the new policy led to a stalemate in the negotiations, frustrating his colleagues and delaying progress.