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obstinate

[ˈɒbstɪnət]

obstinate Definition

  • 1stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
  • 2difficult to deal with, remove, or overcome

Using obstinate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obstinate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He can be very obstinate when he wants to be.

  • Example

    The obstinate stain wouldn't come out of the shirt.

  • Example

    The company's obstinate refusal to negotiate led to a prolonged strike.

  • Example

    The horse was obstinate and refused to move.

obstinate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for obstinate

Antonyms for obstinate

Phrases with obstinate

  • extremely stubborn and difficult to persuade or control

    Example

    I've tried everything to get him to change his mind, but he's as obstinate as a mule.

  • a situation or problem that is particularly difficult to deal with or resolve

    Example

    The patient's illness was an obstinate case that required extensive treatment.

  • persistent and determined opposition to something

    Example

    The rebels put up obstinate resistance against the government forces.

Origins of obstinate

from Latin 'obstinatus', meaning 'resolute'

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Summary: obstinate in Brief

'Obstinate' [ˈɒbstɪnət] describes someone who stubbornly refuses to change their opinion or course of action, even when faced with persuasion. It can also refer to something that is difficult to deal with or overcome, as in 'The obstinate stain wouldn't come out of the shirt.' Common phrases include 'obstinate as a mule,' and 'obstinate case.' Synonyms include 'stubborn,' 'inflexible,' and 'unyielding.'