obstinate

Meaning

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

stubborn

headstrong

insistent

self-opinionated

refuse to admit defeat

refuse to admit mistakes

difficile

pervers

cat-witted

strongheaded

witty

badly behaved

be disobedient

bent on

contrarious

dig one’s heels in

frozen solid

not agreeing

scared stiff

stop short

stubborn person

tick-tock

be stupid

set rock hard

forcing one’s unreasonable demands

hard-set

not listening

turning a deaf ear

head-strong

difficult to control

difficult to manage

difficult to overcome

intractable refractory

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/

From Middle English obstinate, obstinat, from Latin obstinātus, past participle of obstinō (“set one's mind firmly upon, resolve”), from ob (“before”) + *stinare, from stare (“to stand”). Doublet of ostinato.

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