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Learn the meaning of obstinate with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
obstinate
(adjective)
obstinate
(adjective)
Meaning
unreasonably determined to have one's way
Example
"Despite his friends' advice, Tom remained obstinate about his decision."
Synonyms
stubbornunyieldingpertinacious
Antonyms
flexibleyieldingcompliant
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'obstinatus', meaning stubborn or persistent.
Related word forms
verb: obstinate
noun: obstinacy
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