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obstinate
01
stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion
Examples
The obstinate child refused to eat his vegetables, no matter how much his parents coaxed him.
Despite clear evidence that she was wrong, she remained obstinate and refused to admit her mistake.
02
(of an issue) difficult to manage or overcome
Examples
The region suffers from obstinate droughts year after year.
They faced an obstinate problem with the software that defied quick fixes.
to obstinate
01
to persist stubbornly in an opinion, course, or action
Intransitive
Examples
He obstinated in his refusal to apologize.
She obstinated despite clear evidence against her claim.
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