obstinate

形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/|/ˈɒb.stɪ.nɪt/    美 /ˈɑb.stə.nət/|/ˈɑb.stə.nɪt/

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
    — From this consideration it is that we have derived the custom, in times of war, to punish […] those who are obstinate to defend a place that by the rules of war is not tenable […]
  2. Of an inanimate object, not easily subdued or removed.
    — an obstinate blockage in the pipe
  3. Of a facial feature or expression, fixed and unmoving.
    — He had the same pile of curly hair, but he was clean-shaven with a heavy, obstinate jowl.

词形变化

more obstinate comparative most obstinate superlative obstinant alternative,proscribed

词汇关系

近义词
persistent stubborn pertinacious adamant ardent grim bent on bullheaded certain chronic confirmed determined diehard dogged hard-hearted hard-nosed hardheaded headstrong immovable incalcitrant inflexible irrefragable insistent intractable intransigent intrepid inveterate mulish obdurate obstinate obstreperous peevish peremptory pigheaded recalcitrant refractory resolute resolved rigid self-willed stalwart staunch steadfast steady stubborn as a mule sullen tenacious terminal thran thwart tough truculent unbending uncompromising unyielding vehement wilful willful
反义词
compromising transigent flexible sycophantic yielding
上位词
hard
下位词
hellbent indomitable iron-fisted iron-handed iron-willed monomaniacal perverse relentless tireless
衍生词
obstinacy obstinately obstinateness unobstinate
相关词
recidivist contrary obstinacy persist

词源

Inherited from Middle English obstinat(e) (“obstinate, stubborn”), from Latin obstinātus, perfect passive participle of obstinō (“set one's mind firmly upon, resolve”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from ob (“before”) + *stinare, from stare (“to stand”). Doublet of ostinato.
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