styfnig

Welsh

Alternative forms

• ysdyfnig, ystyfnig

Etymology

From Middle Welsh ystyfnic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsdəvnɪɡ/, [ˈstəvnɪɡ]
• Rhymes: -əvnɪɡ

Adjective

styfnig (feminine singular styfnig, plural styfnigion, equative mor styfnig, comparative mwy styfnig, superlative mwyaf styfnig, not mutable)

1. stubborn, obstinate

Further reading

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “styfnig”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies