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obstinate

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore O words

stubbornly unwilling to change opinion or behavior

Word origin: From Latin obstinare, to persist.

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Obstinate in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing obstinate in a sentence.

Her obstinate refusal to delegate eventually exhausted the whole team.

The negotiations stalled because both delegations remained obstinate, refusing even minor concessions.

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Usage & nuance

Using “obstinate” well

Obstinate means stubbornly resistant to changing one's opinion or course, usually with a critical edge. It implies an unreasonable firmness rather than principled resolve.

Common questions

Questions about “obstinate

Obstinate (adjective) means stubbornly unwilling to change opinion or behavior
Here is obstinate used in an example sentence: "Her obstinate refusal to delegate eventually exhausted the whole team." Another example: "The negotiations stalled because both delegations remained obstinate, refusing even minor concessions."
Common synonyms for obstinate include stubborn, headstrong, intransigent.
Antonyms of obstinate include compliant, flexible, amenable.
Obstinate clusters with stubborn, headstrong, and intransigent. Its antonyms compliant, flexible, and amenable mark the contrasting trait.
Yes. Obstinate is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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