as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
the child was obstinate about wanting that specific toy, despite being offered several others
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Recent Examples of obstinate
Then there is the obstinate refusal to desalinate the ocean.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Then there’s the delight in seeing kangaroos dragged involuntarily to safety by their tails, obstinate goats slung over human shoulders, unexpectedly cuddly tapirs, sedated leopards, an ostrich chased into a rescue truck, etc.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Sadat and Israel’s Menachem Begin were obstinate, colorful negotiators.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Inna, notoriously protective of her husband’s legacy, worked with a translator and editors on a few chapters of the book but then retreated into obstinate silence.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
Then there’s the delight in seeing kangaroos dragged involuntarily to safety by their tails, obstinate goats slung over human shoulders, unexpectedly cuddly tapirs, sedated leopards, an ostrich chased into a rescue truck, etc.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Sadat and Israel’s Menachem Begin were obstinate, colorful negotiators.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Inna, notoriously protective of her husband’s legacy, worked with a translator and editors on a few chapters of the book but then retreated into obstinate silence.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obstinate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstinate
Adjective
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Jet fuel rolled down the street and the smell of it lingered in the air while authorities worked to extinguish one stubborn car fire that sent smoke billowing up.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Of course, stubborn coach Tom Thibodeau went with his only play, a Jalen Brunson iso, while the starters huffed and puffed from playing nearly the entire game.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Following Meghan's statements, Eldridge is adamant that her relatable role isn't convincing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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In early previews and pre-release memos, the developers have been adamant that, despite targeting a more casual audience with some more forgiving elements, this is meant to be enjoyed by people who have spent hundreds of hours in the main game and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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“Obstinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstinate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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