Word meaning
obstinate
adjective · OB-stih-nit
What does obstinate mean?
Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course.
Obstinate in a sentence
“The obstinate mule refused to cross the bridge.”
Synonyms for obstinate
- stubborn
- headstrong
- inflexible
How to remember obstinate
- Say it out loud a few times: OB-stih-nit.
- Write one sentence of your own using obstinate, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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