obstinate

Meaning

1. Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
2. Not easily subdued or removed.
3. Typical of an obstinate person; fixed and unmoving.

Synonyms

stubborn

headstrong

obdurate

self-willed

disobedient

unyielding

pigheaded

wilful

persistent

dogged

perverse

willful

refractory

wayward

intractable

inflexible

mulish

tenacious

pertinacious

insistent

pig-headed

uncompromising

cussed

thickheaded

stiff-necked

determined

opinionated

contrary

intransigent

capricious

rebellious

persist

unregenerate

bullheaded

tough

stiff

hard-headed

hardheaded

froward

adamant

difficult

stupid

tinkling

brave

restive

stubbornness

pout

😡

recalcitrant

arrogant

naughty

Translations

ostinato

obstiné

hartnäckig

obstinado

têtu

obstinado

hardnekkig

terco

koppig

caparbio

eigensinnig

testardo

stur

opiniâtre

starrköpfig

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: obstinate

In summary

Inherited from Middle English obstinat(e) (“obstinate, stubborn”), from Latin obstinātus, perfect passive participle of obstinō (“set one's mind firmly upon, resolve”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from ob (“before”) + *stinare, from stare (“to stand”). Doublet of ostinato.