Meaning
stubborn, obstinate
- obstinate, unyielding, pig-headed
In a sentence
È troppo cocciuto per ammettere di aver sbagliato.
He is too stubborn to admit he was wrong.
Non essere così cocciuta, ascolta almeno il consiglio del medico.
Don't be so stubborn; at least listen to the doctor's advice.
Con quel suo carattere cocciuto non cambierà mai idea.
With that stubborn nature of his, he will never change his mind.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cocciuto | masculine · singular |
| cocciuta | feminine · singular |
| cocciuti | masculine · plural |
| cocciute | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stronger than 'testardo', emphasizing sheer inflexibility or refusal to listen.
- Can be used as a noun: 'sei un cocciuto' (you're a stubborn one).