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obstinate

[ ob-stuh-nit ]

adjective

  1. firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. characterized by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude; inflexibly persisted in or carried out:

    obstinate advocacy of high tariffs.

  3. not easily controlled or overcome:

    the obstinate growth of weeds.

  4. not yielding readily to treatment, as a disease.


obstinate

/ ˈɒɪɪ /

adjective

  1. adhering fixedly to a particular opinion, attitude, course of action, etc
  2. self-willed or headstrong
  3. difficult to subdue or alleviate; persistent

    an obstinate fever

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzپԲٱ, adverb
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  • Dzsپ·Բٱ· adverb
  • Dzsپ·Բٱ·Ա noun
  • p·Dzsپ·Բٱ adjective
  • super·Dzsپ·Բٱ· adverb
  • super·Dzsپ·Բٱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·Dzsپ·Բٱ adjective
  • un·Dzsپ·Բٱ· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of obstinate1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin Dzپٳܲ (past participle of Dzپ “to set one's mind on, be determined”), equivalent to ob- ob- + -stin-, combining form of stan- (derivative of “to stand,” stand ) + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of obstinate1

C14: from Latin Dzپٳܲ, past participle of Dzپ to persist in, from ob- (intensive) + stin-, variant of stare to stand
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Example Sentences

Putin believed Russia's mighty and modernised army would make quick work of its obstinate, independent neighbour and its recalcitrant president.

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"However, until now, the occupation continues to be obstinate over an agreement over the issues of the ceasefire and withdrawal, and has made no step forward," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

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"Depending what mood I was in, or what mood he was in, I would think of a word that he might have been that day, like obstinate," he laughed.

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He also accused Hamas of being "obstinate" in negotiations and called for further pressure to be applied on the militant group.

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She represented this neighborhood during her 16 years on the City Council, and has little patience for obstinate bureaucracy.

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