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- DictionaryOb·sti·nate/ˈäbstənət/
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"
adjective. 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”.
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 definition: not willing to change your ideas or behaviour although you are wrong: . Learn more.
Definition of obstinate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
3 days ago · firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty. 2. characterized by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude; inflexibly persisted in or carried out. obstinate advocacy of high tariffs.
Obstinate Definition. ŏbstə-nĭt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Unreasonably determined to have one's own way; not yielding to reason or plea; stubborn; dogged; mulish. Webster's New World. Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; obdurate. American Heritage.
