Synonyms for Obstinate

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Definition

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Synonyms & similar words

contrary unregenerate wayward perverse stubborn cussed obdurate docile unrepentant stubborn pigheaded inflexible unyielding headstrong hardheaded mulish bullheaded dogged unbending pertinacious tenacious adamant firm unrelenting resolute determined persistent fixed unwavering

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