osbtinate

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Obstinate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action; stubborn.

Example Sentence: She remained obstinate even after hearing all the evidence.

Obstinate

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To stubbornly refuse to change one's opinion, purpose, or course of action.

Example Sentence: Despite the convincing arguments, he obstinates and refuses to accept any other view.

Obstinate

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who is stubborn or unyielding.

Example Sentence: His sister's repeated refusals to help him made her an obstinate in his eyes.