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obstinate

/ˈɒbstɪnət/

/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/

Translations

obstinateadjective

more obstinate

Comp.

most obstinate

Super.

/ˈɒbstɪnət/

/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/

obstiné

Despite the evidence presented to him, he remained obstinate in his beliefs.

Malgré les preuves qui lui ont été présentées, il est resté obstiné dans ses convictions.

têtuFamilier; insiste sur l’entêtement et la difficulté à se laisser convaincre.

She was too obstinate to admit she was wrong.

Elle était trop têtue pour admettre qu’elle avait tort.

Additional translations

entêtéSoutenu; proche de « têtu », avec une nuance d’acharnement.

rebelleSe dit notamment d’un symptôme ou d’un trouble qui résiste au traitement.

Synonyms

Antonyms

obstinateverb

obstinated

Past Simple

obstinated

Past Participle

obstinating

Gerund

/ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/

/ˈɑːb.stə.nət/

Archaic, rare usage

Additional translations

obstinerVerbe vieilli ou littéraire.

Definitions

obstinateadjective

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Despite the evidence presented to him, he remained obstinate in his beliefs.

Difficult to manage, control, or subdue; resistant to guidance or discipline.

The obstinate weeds in the garden refused to be eradicated, no matter how much effort was put into removing them.

Not easily cured, removed, or alleviated; persistent (especially of a medical condition or symptom).

She was plagued by an obstinate cough that lingered for months.

obstinateverb

Archaic. To make (a person) stubborn or unyielding.

Harsh treatment only obstinated him further in his resolve.

Archaic. To persist stubbornly or refuse to yield.

She obstinated against every suggestion the council made.