obstinately
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/ˈɑːbstɪnətli/
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/ˈɒbstɪnətli/
(obstinate)
stubborn refusal
Etymology
'obstinate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'obstinatus,' where 'ob-' meant 'against' and 'stinare' meant 'to stand.'
'obstinatus' transformed into the Old French word 'obstinat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obstinate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to stand against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
She obstinately refused to admit she was wrong.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42