What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hellbent
Example
She was hellbent on winning the competition, even if it meant sacrificing her personal life. [hellbent: adjective]
Example
He drove his car at breakneck speed, hellbent on reaching the airport on time. [hellbent: adverb]
stubborn
Example
My grandfather is so stubborn that he refuses to use a smartphone. [stubborn: adjective]
Example
She refused to listen to anyone's advice and was stubbornly set in her ways. [stubbornly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stubborn is more commonly used than hellbent in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and situations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between hellbent and stubborn?
Both hellbent and stubborn can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but hellbent may be perceived as more informal due to its less common usage.
