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    Obstinée (en. Stubborn)

    /ɔb.sti.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who persists tenaciously in their position.
    She is obstinate in wanting to succeed without help.
    Elle est obstinée à vouloir réussir sans aide.
    Who refuses to change their mind despite arguments.
    His obstinate determination not to listen to advice put him in a difficult situation.
    Son obstinée détermination à ne pas écouter les conseils l'a mise dans une situation difficile.
    Difficulty in abandoning an idea or a project.
    Her obstinate will to finish this project impressed the whole team.
    Son obstinée volonté de finir ce projet a impressionné toute l’équipe.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obstinatus', derived from 'ob' and 'stare', meaning 'to stand firm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stubborn as a mule
    Someone who is very stubborn.
    obstiné comme un âne
    obstinate perseverance
    To stick to a task despite difficulties.
    persévérance obstinée

    Related Words

    obstinately
    In an obstinate manner, stubbornly.
    obstinément
    obstinacy
    The quality of someone who is obstinate, resistance to yielding.
    obstination

    Slang Meanings

    Extremely stubborn.
    He's a real wall! He's obstinate like you wouldn't believe.
    Lui, c'est un véritable mur ! Il est obstiné comme pas possible.
    Refusing to listen to others.
    She is so obstinate that she doesn't even hear her friends' suggestions.
    Elle est tellement obstinée qu'elle n'entend même pas les suggestions de ses amis.