Obstinate
/ˈɑːbstɪnət/
Obstinate means being really stubborn and not wanting to change your mind, even when someone else suggests a different idea. It's like refusing to eat your vegetables even though your parents say they...
Examples
- My little brother is obstinate and refuses to eat his vegetables, even when Mom tells him they are healthy.
- During the game, Sarah was obstinate about her team winning, even when they were losing by a lot.
- The dog was obstinate and wouldn't come inside, no matter how much I called him.
Synonyms
stubborn
hard-headed
unyielding
headstrong
willful
Antonyms
flexible
agreeable
open-minded
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