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Meaning obstinate meaning

What does obstinate mean?

Definitions in simple English

obstinate Adjective

— strongly refusing to change your opinion

obstinate

— verb persist stubbornly he obstinates himself against all rational arguments — adjective (= stubborn) tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield — adjective (= contrary, perverse, wayward) resistant to guidance or discipline Mary Mary quite contrary an obstinate child with a violent temper a perverse mood wayward behavior — adjective (= cussed) stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

Synonyms obstinate synonyms

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obstinate English » English

stubborn headstrong obdurate self-willed disobedient wilful unyielding pigheaded perverse persistent dogged willful refractory wayward intractable inflexible mulish tenacious pertinacious insistent uncompromising pig-headed cussed thickheaded stiff-necked opinionated intransigent determined contrary capricious unregenerate rebellious persist tough stiff hardheaded hard-headed froward bullheaded adamant unsubmissive unrepentant unbalanced tinkling stupid stubbornness strong-willed self-opinionated restive relentless

Topics obstinate topics

What do people use obstinate to talk about?

Language and thought Want Decide, plan

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