stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
(of an unwelcome situation) very difficult to change or overcome
having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so
Pertinaciously adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course; persistent; not yielding to reason, arguments, or other means; stubborn; pertinacious; - usually implying unreasonableness.
Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions.
Firm as a stub or stump; stiff; unbending; unyielding; persistent; hence, unreasonably obstinate in will or opinion; not yielding to reason or persuasion; refractory; harsh; - said of persons and things; as, stubborn wills; stubborn ore; a stubborn oak; as stubborn as a mule.
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
(of an unwelcome situation) very difficult to change or overcome
having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so
Pertinaciously adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course; persistent; not yielding to reason, arguments, or other means; stubborn; pertinacious; - usually implying unreasonableness.
Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions.
Firm as a stub or stump; stiff; unbending; unyielding; persistent; hence, unreasonably obstinate in will or opinion; not yielding to reason or persuasion; refractory; harsh; - said of persons and things; as, stubborn wills; stubborn ore; a stubborn oak; as stubborn as a mule.