July 5, 2026
obstinate
/ˈɒbstɪnət/adjective
Sticking firmly to your own opinion or plan and refusing to change it.
Example sentences
- “The obstinate old farmer refused to sell his land at any price.”
- “My obstinate little brother refused to wear a coat even in the snow.”
More disapproving than 'determined': in the speaker's eyes, the obstinate person is wrong to keep holding on.