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   obstinate

   /ˈɒbstɪnət/

   adjective

   • 1. stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so: "her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio"
   • ▪ (of an unwelcome situation) very difficult to change or overcome: "the obstinate problem of unemployment"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare ‘persist’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. obstinately adverb

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   OBSTINATE definition: 1. unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of OBSTINATE is stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion. How to use obstinate in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Obstinate definition: firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.. See examples of OBSTINATE used in a sentence.

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   resistant to guidance or discipline. “an obstinate child with a violent temper”. synonyms: contrary, perverse, wayward. disobedient. not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority. verb. persist stubbornly. “he obstinates himself against all rational arguments”. see more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBSTINATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as obstinate, you criticize them because they are very determined to do what they want, and refuse to be persuaded to do something else.

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   adj. 1. a. Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; obdurate. b. Characterized by such adherence: an obstinate refusal. 2. Difficult to manage, control, or treat: an obstinate problem; an obstinate headache.