Learn English – Noun for a person who is stubborn

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Is there a word or an insult for a person who is stubborn?

Usage:

Tiresias is after all the only one that can force Creon, a king and a ____ to see reason


Jade was called a _____ because she continued arguing for three days after she realized her opinion was scientifically wrong.

Connotations:

  • Negative or neutral preferable but not necessary.

Would also prefer a formal word but as long as it's not profanity it should be ok.

I am looking specifically for a noun used to refer to a stubborn person. For example one of the words used to refer to someone who is not bright would be idiot.

Best Answer

Intransigent perhaps.
Dictionary.com also defines it as:

noun: a person who refuses to agree or compromise, as in politics.