obstinate
gb/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/ us/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
C1
Αγγλικά
~ 5900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
stubborn and unwilling to change
Not willing to change your ideas or what you do, even when people ask you or show you good reasons.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is obstinate about [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use *obstinate* as a verb (*He obstinated to go*), but it is only an adjective in modern English. Another common mistake is to think *obstinate* is neutral like *determined*; in fact, *obstinate* is usually negative and implies being unreasonable. In casual speech, *stubborn* is much more common than *obstinate*.
Συνώνυμα
stubborn (More common and slightly less formal; can be neutral or affectionate in tone, while 'obstinate' is usually negative.)
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pigheaded (Informal and more strongly negative; suggests foolish or unreasonable stubbornness.)
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headstrong (Emphasizes doing what one wants, often impulsively, rather than simply refusing to change one’s mind.)
Αντώνυμα
flexible (Suggests being open to change and willing to adjust one’s views or behavior.)
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open-minded (Emphasizes willingness to listen to new ideas and possibly change opinions.)
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compliant (Stresses a readiness to agree with others or follow rules instead of resisting.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
an obstinate child
|an obstinate refusal
|obstinate about [doing something]
|quiet but obstinate
|obstinate resistance
|remain obstinate
Θέματα
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Despite everyone’s advice, he remained obstinate and refused to change his plan.
- The manager grew obstinate whenever anyone questioned her decisions.
- Her parents were obstinate about the curfew and would not move it by even ten minutes.
- In negotiations, an obstinate partner can make progress painfully slow.
- She has an obstinate belief that she is always right, no matter what evidence you show her.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My little brother is very obstinate and never says sorry.
- He was obstinate and did not want to listen to his teacher.
- Her boss is too obstinate to accept any new ideas.
- They stayed obstinate, even when their friends asked them to change their minds.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
very hard to remove or fix
Very hard to remove or solve, even when you try many times.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an obstinate [problem/thing/symptom]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may only know *obstinate* for people and think it sounds strange with things like stains or problems. In fact, this use is common in formal writing. Also, some learners use *obstinate* when *strong* or *serious* would be more natural (*an obstinate rain* is odd; *heavy rain* is better).
Συνώνυμα
persistent (Describes something that continues for a long time; less emotional and less negative than 'obstinate'.)
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stubborn (Informal metaphor for problems or things that are hard to change or remove.)
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intractable (Formal; often used for serious problems that are very hard to solve, such as political or social issues.)
Αντώνυμα
easily solved (Describes a problem that can be fixed without much difficulty.)
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removable (Describes something that can be taken away or cleaned off without trouble.)
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manageable (Describes something that can be controlled or handled without great difficulty.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
an obstinate problem
|an obstinate stain
|an obstinate cough
|an obstinate fever
|obstinate weeds
|obstinate symptoms
Θέματα
problems
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The shirt had an obstinate wine stain that would not come out.
- She suffered from an obstinate cough that lasted for weeks.
- The city is struggling with an obstinate traffic problem that resists all simple fixes.
- These weeds are obstinate and keep returning no matter what we spray on them.
- Doctors worried about his obstinate fever, which did not respond to the usual treatment.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I used strong soap, but the obstinate stain is still there.
- He has an obstinate cough that will not go away.
- This is an obstinate problem, and we cannot fix it easily.
- The company faces an obstinate issue with high costs.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
obstinate
IPA
GB/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
US/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ob - stin - ate (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (ob)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: obstinate
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
obstinacy
noun C1
obstinately
adverb
Related words
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