Sign in
Enter the word for search

obstinate

UK
/ˈɒbstɪnət/
US
/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/

Translations

obstinateadjective
more obstinate
Comp.
most obstinate
Super.
UK
/ˈɒbstɪnət/
US
/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
He was too obstinate to admit that he was wrong.
Он был слишком упрямым, чтобы признать, что был неправ.
Her obstinate refusal to compromise made negotiations difficult.
Ее настойчивый отказ идти на компромисс затруднял переговоры.
Additional translations
непокорный
неуступчивый
Synonyms
stubborn
unyielding
inflexible
headstrong
persistent
willful
tenacious
dogged
Antonyms
yielding
flexible
compliant
docile
obstinateverb
obstinated
Past Simple
obstinated
Past Participle
obstinating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/
US
/ˈɑːb.stə.nət/
Archaic, rare usage

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.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries