obstinate
gb/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/ us/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
C1
Inglês
~ 5900
Aceções
0 aceções
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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is obstinate about [something]
Erro comum:
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*.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
an obstinate child
|an obstinate refusal
|obstinate about [doing something]
|quiet but obstinate
|obstinate resistance
|remain obstinate
Temas
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
an obstinate [problem/thing/symptom]
Erro comum:
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).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
an obstinate problem
|an obstinate stain
|an obstinate cough
|an obstinate fever
|obstinate weeds
|obstinate symptoms
Temas
problems
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
obstinate
IPA
GB/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
US/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
Sílabas e acento
ob - stin - ate (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ob)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: obstinate
Família de palavras
Core family
obstinacy
noun C1
obstinately
adverb
Related words
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