Definitions
- Describing a person who refuses to change their opinion or behavior despite persuasion or evidence. - Referring to a situation that is difficult to overcome or resolve due to resistance or stubbornness. - Talking about an object or material that is hard to manipulate or shape due to its rigidity or inflexibility.
- Describing a person who is determined to stick to their opinion or course of action, even in the face of opposition or difficulty. - Referring to a situation that is hard to change or resolve due to resistance or inflexibility. - Talking about an object or material that is difficult to move or adjust due to its weight or immovability.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sense of resistance or inflexibility.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, situations, or objects.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words imply a lack of cooperation or willingness to change.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Obstinate implies a stronger sense of resistance or stubbornness than stubborn.
- 2Usage: Obstinate is more formal and less common than stubborn, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Connotation: Obstinate can imply a sense of irrationality or unreasonableness, while stubborn can imply a sense of determination or persistence.
Remember this!
Obstinate and stubborn are synonyms that describe a sense of resistance or inflexibility. However, obstinate implies a stronger sense of resistance and is more formal and less common than stubborn. Obstinate can also imply a sense of irrationality or unreasonableness, while stubborn can imply a sense of determination or persistence.
