Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Verb

The word "obstinate" can be used as adjective, adjective and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

obstinacy obstinately obstinateness unobstinate

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hang in hang on hard hold on persevere persist

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

hellbent indomitable iron-fisted iron-handed iron-willed monomaniacal perverse relentless tireless

Manner Of

persevere

Related Terms

contrary obstinacy persist recidivist

Related Terms

adhering course obstinacy opinion persistent purpose remove stubborn subdue unreasonableness

Similar Terms

bloody-minded bolshy bullet-headed bullheaded cantankerous contrarious cross-grained determined disobedient dogged dour hardheaded inflexible intractable mulish persistent pertinacious pigheaded stiff-necked strong-minded strong-willed stroppy sturdy tenacious uncompromising unregenerate unregenerated unyielding

Synonym Network

bloody minded obdurate persistent perverse stubborn unrepentant

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