50 Words You Think Are Synonyms but Aren’t

Stalwart/stubborn

Here’s an example of two words that overlap in certain ways but aren’t synonyms at all: Both “stalwart” and “stubborn” describe a state of being unmovable. Whereas “stalwart” has a positive connotation (someone who is stalwart is steady and reliable), “stubborn” connotes a negative judgment (being stubborn implies some level of ignorance along with the steadiness). Add these fancy words to your vocabulary to sound instantly smarter.

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