Word of the day
obstinate
1. stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
“her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio”
2. (of an unwelcome phenomenon or situation) very difficult to change or overcome
“the obstinate problem of unemployment”
adjective
/ˈɑbstənət/
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"Such an obstinate person would never _____."
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- stubborn
- nosy
- distinct
- wilful
- manifest
- headstrong
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Find a word related to obstinate
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