Definition of "stiff-necked" [stiff•-necked]

• Stubborn and arrogant or aloof. See Synonyms at obstinate. (adjective)

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• "I never liked the expression stiff-necked, but yes, as I conceded to Chloë’s mother in the course of what I now realize had been planned as a goodbye and good-riddance tea, we were an implacable people."
• ""And it's just as important that Republicans not be stiff-necked about working across the aisle when important work must be done," Mr. Kasich said."
• "The stiff-necked philosophies of the environmental and energy lobbies have killed most of the US"