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🦡obstinate

adjective
/ˈɒbstɪnət/
obstinacy obstreperous
obstinate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning obstinate synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison obstinate collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

Refusing to change one’s opinion or behavior despite persuasion.
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action; persistent in maintaining a position despite opposition
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.

Example Sentences

The child was obstinate about not eating vegetables.

He was obstinate and refused to change his mind.

He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.

Example Expressions

as obstinate as a mule

Synonyms

stubborn, headstrong, inflexible, unyielding, willful, Stubborn, Headstrong, Inflexible
Entry 1
stubborn, headstrong, inflexible, unyielding, willful
Entry 2
stubborn, headstrong, unyielding, inflexible
Entry 3
Stubborn, Headstrong, Inflexible

Antonyms

submissive, yielding, agreeable, flexible, compliant, cooperative, Compliant, Flexible, Agreeable
Entry 1
submissive, yielding, agreeable
Entry 2
flexible, yielding, compliant, cooperative
Entry 3
Compliant, Flexible, Agreeable

Collocations

obstinate refusal, obstinate behavior, obstinate child, obstinate attitude
Entry 1
obstinate refusal, obstinate behavior, obstinate child, obstinate attitude
Entry 2
obstinate refusal, obstinate child, obstinate behavior

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