obstinate | SAT Word of the Day
History's most obstinate figures often changed the world. Being stubborn isn't such a bad thing when you're right.
ℹ️ Part of speech of obstinate
obstinate is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of obstinate
obstinate is pronounced /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ or AHB-stuh-nut.
📚️ Definition of obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action: an obstinate boss.
Difficult to deal with, eliminate, or overcome: an obstinate headache.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of obstinate in usage:
Despite the gathering storm clouds and repeated warnings from the weather service, our obstinate Grandpa refused to move the picnic indoors.
The most obstinate person will be the one to succeed where others see impossibility.
The obstinate coffee stain on Peetah's favorite white shirt refused to fade, even after multiple washes.