obstinate

[ ob-stuh-nit ]

/ ˈɒb stə nɪt /

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adjective

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

characterized by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude; inflexibly persisted in or carried out: obstinate advocacy of high tariffs.

not easily controlled or overcome: the obstinate growth of weeds.

not yielding readily to treatment, as a disease.

Origin of obstinate

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin obstinātus (past participle of obstināre “to set one's mind on, be determined”), equivalent to ob-ob- + -stin-, combining form of stan- (derivative of stāre “to stand,” stand) + -ātus-ate¹

SYNONYMS FOR obstinate

1 mulish, obdurate, unyielding, unbending, intractable, perverse, inflexible, refractory, pertinacious.

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ANTONYMS FOR obstinate

1 submissive, tractable.

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synonym study for obstinate

1. See stubborn.

OTHER WORDS FROM obstinate

ob·sti·nate·ly, adverbob·sti·nate·ness, nounsu·per·ob·sti·nate, adjectivesu·per·ob·sti·nate·ly, adverb

su·per·ob·sti·nate·ness, nounun·ob·sti·nate, adjectiveun·ob·sti·nate·ly, adverb

Words nearby obstinate

obstetric conjugate of outlet, obstetrician, obstetrician-gynecologist, obstetrics, obstinacy, obstinate, obstipation, obstreperous, obstruct, obstructed testis, obstruction

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Example sentences from the Web for obstinate

Obstinate Pierre refuses to care about anything, even when a passing lion threatens to eat him.
When Activism Is Worse Than Apathy|Nancy Kaffer|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The more the Republicans lose, the more stubborn and obstinate they become.
Starbucks’ Effort to Solve the Fiscal Cliff Probably Won’t Work|Daniel Gross|December 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He predicted the embattled and obstinate leader will fall in a matter of days.
A Strongman's Last Stand|Julia L. Ritchey|April 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The vengeance-seeking, obstinate businessman and peace preacher are soon forced into a farcical confrontation.
Midwinter Madness in New York 2011|Lizzie Crocker|February 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Scythrop continued entreating Mr. Glowry to leave them alone, but he was obstinate, and would not go.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol VII|Various
The majority accordingly converted, the obstinate were extirpated.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1|Various
But our friend Lord John is, as you know, as obstinate as a whole drove of pigs, and will always take his own way.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 69, No. 427, May, 1851|Various
But she could not say that in such a matter Emily would not be obstinate.
Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite|Anthony Trollope
And now I will ask you a question: how can I be astute, if you think me obstinate?
Three Plays|Luigi Pirandello

British Dictionary definitions for obstinate

obstinate

/ (ˈɒbstɪnɪt) /

adjective

adhering fixedly to a particular opinion, attitude, course of action, etc

self-willed or headstrong

difficult to subdue or alleviate; persistentan obstinate fever

Derived forms of obstinate

obstinately, adverb

Word Origin for obstinate

C14: from Latin obstinātus, past participle of obstināre to persist in, from ob- (intensive) + stin-, variant of stare to stand

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

Medical definitions for obstinate

obstinate

[ ŏb′stə-nĭt ]

adj.

Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action.

Difficult to alleviate or cure.

单词	obstinate
释义	obstinate [ ob-stuh-nit ] / ˈɒb stə nɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR obstinate ON THESAURUS.COM adjective firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty. characterized by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude; inflexibly persisted in or carried out: obstinate advocacy of high tariffs. not easily controlled or overcome: the obstinate growth of weeds. not yielding readily to treatment, as a disease. Origin of obstinate First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin obstinātus (past participle of obstināre “to set one's mind on, be determined”), equivalent to ob-ob- + -stin-, combining form of stan- (derivative of stāre “to stand,” stand) + -ātus-ate¹ SYNONYMS FOR obstinate 1 mulish, obdurate, unyielding, unbending, intractable, perverse, inflexible, refractory, pertinacious. SEE SYNONYMS FOR obstinate ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR obstinate 1 submissive, tractable. SEE ANTONYMS FOR obstinate ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for obstinate 1. See stubborn. OTHER WORDS FROM obstinate ob·sti·nate·ly, adverbob·sti·nate·ness, nounsu·per·ob·sti·nate, adjectivesu·per·ob·sti·nate·ly, adverb su·per·ob·sti·nate·ness, nounun·ob·sti·nate, adjectiveun·ob·sti·nate·ly, adverb Words nearby obstinate obstetric conjugate of outlet, obstetrician, obstetrician-gynecologist, obstetrics, obstinacy, obstinate, obstipation, obstreperous, obstruct, obstructed testis, obstruction Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for obstinate Obstinate Pierre refuses to care about anything, even when a passing lion threatens to eat him. When Activism Is Worse Than Apathy\|Nancy Kaffer\|October 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The more the Republicans lose, the more stubborn and obstinate they become. Starbucks’ Effort to Solve the Fiscal Cliff Probably Won’t Work\|Daniel Gross\|December 26, 2012\|DAILY BEAST He predicted the embattled and obstinate leader will fall in a matter of days. A Strongman's Last Stand\|Julia L. Ritchey\|April 5, 2011\|DAILY BEAST The vengeance-seeking, obstinate businessman and peace preacher are soon forced into a farcical confrontation. Midwinter Madness in New York 2011\|Lizzie Crocker\|February 23, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Scythrop continued entreating Mr. Glowry to leave them alone, but he was obstinate, and would not go. The World's Greatest Books, Vol VII\|Various The majority accordingly converted, the obstinate were extirpated. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1\|Various But our friend Lord John is, as you know, as obstinate as a whole drove of pigs, and will always take his own way. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 69, No. 427, May, 1851\|Various But she could not say that in such a matter Emily would not be obstinate. Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite\|Anthony Trollope And now I will ask you a question: how can I be astute, if you think me obstinate? Three Plays\|Luigi Pirandello British Dictionary definitions for obstinate obstinate / (ˈɒbstɪnɪt) / adjective adhering fixedly to a particular opinion, attitude, course of action, etc self-willed or headstrong difficult to subdue or alleviate; persistentan obstinate fever Derived forms of obstinate obstinately, adverb Word Origin for obstinate C14: from Latin obstinātus, past participle of obstināre to persist in, from ob- (intensive) + stin-, variant of stare to stand 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 Words related to obstinate tenacious, steadfast, unyielding, inflexible, intransigent, recalcitrant, dogmatic, willful, adamant, headstrong, hardened, dogged, convinced, firm, resolved, cantankerous, contradictory, contrary, contumacious, hard Medical definitions for obstinate obstinate [ ŏb′stə-nĭt ] adj. Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action. Difficult to alleviate or cure. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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obstinate

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for obstinate

adjective

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Words related to obstinate

Medical definitions for obstinate

adj.