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obstinate

IPA pronunciation: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/

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Russian meaning

Упрямый, своевольный

English definition

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

Example

Despite contrary evidence, the obstinate theorist defended his model.

Collocations

obstinate refusal
obstinate persistence
stubbornly obstinate

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