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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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OBSTINATE definition: 1. unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite…. Learn more.
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?
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.
Obstinate definition: firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.. See examples of OBSTINATE used in a sentence.
unwilling to change your opinion or action despite argument or persuasion; stubborn: an obstinate two-year-old. An obstinate thing or problem is difficult to deal with, remove, or defeat. obstinacy. noun [ U ] us / ˈɑb·stə·nə·si / the obstinacy of the human spirit. obstinately. adverb us / ˈɑb·stə·nət·li / The engine obstinately refused to start.
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.
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.
obstinate. adjective. /ˈɒbstɪnət/. /ˈɑːbstɪnət/. (often disapproving) refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when other people try to persuade you to; showing this synonym stubborn. He can be very obstinate when he wants to be! her obstinate refusal to comply with their request.
1. If you describe someone as obstinate, you are being critical of them because they are very determined to do what they want, and refuse to change their mind or be persuaded to do something else. [disapproval] [...] 2. You can describe things as obstinate when they are difficult to move, change, or destroy. [...] More.
