Mulish

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Stubbornly resistant to reason, persuasion, or compromise, much like a mule.

“His mulish refusal to negotiate prolonged the dispute for weeks longer than necessary.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

mul·ish

Related Words

Synonyms

hardheaded

Antonyms

flexible compliantamenable

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ISH, a recognisable suffix. Contains no unusual letters. A reliable mid-game Wordle guess.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points. The ISH ending is flexible and hooks well. Solid all-round Scrabble play.

Words Related to Mulish

Words you can make from Mulish

Shorter words formed from the letters in “mulish”.

hilum hilus simul hums luis lush mils mush shim sium slim slum

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “mulish”.

heliums lumpish

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