Meaning & use
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, decision, or course of action despite good reasons to do so.
See it in a sentence
Despite everyone's advice, he remained obstinate and refused to see a doctor.
The obstinate committee ignored the new evidence and stuck with its original plan.
A note on using this word
Obstinate carries a stronger, more negative tone than 'firm' or 'determined,' suggesting unreasonable resistance rather than principled resolve.
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