obstinate Synonym

Synonyme obstinate

stubborn - headstrong - unyielding - inflexible - tenacious - adamant - intransigent - willful - determined - resolute - persistent - dogged - immovable - unbending - recalcitrant - refractory - pigheaded - mulish - bullheaded - stiff-necked - obdurate - unrelenting - uncompromising - rigid - pertinacious - single-minded - iron-willed - strong-willed - unshakeable - steadfast - unwavering - relentless - hardheaded - opinionated - self-willed - contrary - perverse - balky - heady - stiff - uncooperative - unmanageable - unpersuadable


Obstinate describes someone who is stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion. Such individuals are not easily persuaded to change their views or decisions. They show a determination to stick to their beliefs or plans, often exhibiting resistance to change and an unwillingness to align with other perspectives. This characteristic can be both positive, in terms of being resilient and steadfast, and negative, when it leads to inflexibility and a refusal to consider alternate solutions.



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