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    Opiniâtre (en. Obstinate)

    /o.pi.nja.tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who stubbornly defends their convictions.
    This man is opinionated; he refuses to listen to advice.
    Cet homme est un opiniâtre, il refuse d'écouter les conseils.
    One who persists in their ideas, even in the face of contrary evidence.
    She is opinionated and will never change her mind.
    Elle est opiniâtre et ne changera jamais d'avis.
    A person who ultimately hurts others with their stubbornness.
    His opinionated nature has caused numerous conflicts.
    Sa nature opiniâtre a causé de nombreux conflits.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'opiniatrus', derived from 'opinio', meaning 'opinion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be opinionated
    To be obstinate in one's opinions.
    être opiniâtre
    The opinionated resistance
    The tendency to refuse to yield despite opposition.
    l'opiniâtre résistance
    An opinionated debater
    A person who ardently defends their viewpoints.
    un opiniâtre débatteur

    Related Words

    Opinions
    Beliefs or personal viewpoints on a subject.
    opinions
    Opinionatedness
    The character of an opinionated person.
    opiniâtreté
    Obstinately
    In an obstinate or tenacious manner.
    obstinément

    Slang Meanings

    Stubborn as a mule
    He is stubborn as a mule when it comes to his opinions.
    Il est têtu comme une mule quand il s'agit de ses opinions.
    To have a mule's head
    She really has a mule's head; nothing can make her change her mind.
    Elle a vraiment une tête de mule, rien ne peut la faire changer d'avis.