GRE Word List
OBSTINATE
stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
The meaning of the word obstinate is stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
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