Makoryente (en. Hard-headed)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A word that describes a person who is stubborn and not easily swayed.

His hard-headed nature caused many conflicts.

Ang kanyang makoryenteng ugali ay naging sanhi ng maraming hidwaan.

Refers to a person who does not listen to the advice of others.

No matter what his friends say, he remains hard-headed.

Kahit anong sabihin ng mga kaibigan niya, makoryente pa rin siya.

Describes the characteristic of being stubborn.

Stubborn people often find it difficult to connect with others.

Ang mga makoryenteng tao ay kadalasang nahihirapan sa pakikipagkapwa.

You are really hard-headed!

You are really stubborn!

Makoryente ka talaga!

stand

Sometimes the reason for being hard-headed is a strong stand on one's opinion.

paninindigan

rebel

Hard-headed people are often referred to as rebels.

rebelde

To look funny or strange

Wow, my classmate's outfit looked so makoryente today!

Grabe, parang makoryente 'yung suot ng kaklase ko kanina!

Showing off or attracting attention unnecessarily

He was so makoryente at the party, it felt like all eyes were on him.

Nagpaka-makoryente siya sa party, parang lahat ng mata nasa kanya.