obstinate
Translation
obstinate, stubborn
Examples
The obstinate child refused to eat his vegetables.
The obstinate child refused to eat his vegetables.
He is obstinate in his refusal to apologize.
He is obstinate in his refusal to apologize.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion He is an obstinate man.
((in sth.)) being stubborn about something She was obstinate in her decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stubborn, headstrong, unyielding; Antonyms: compliant, flexible
Etymology
From Latin 'obstinatus', past participle of 'obstinare' (to persist), from 'ob-' (against) + 'stare' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'standing' ('-stin-') 'against' ('ob-') all other opinions.