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- Dictionaryobstinate/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"
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unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says: He can be very obstinate at times. her obstinate refusal to compromise. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. refusing to change your actions or opinions.
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?
firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty. Synonyms: pertinacious, refractory, inflexible, perverse, intractable, unbending, unyielding, obdurate, mulish. Antonyms: tractable, submissive.
OBSTINATE meaning: 1. unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
