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    [Adjective]  | "ob*sti*nate" | \ ˈäb-stə-nət \


    1: stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion

    2: not easily subdued, remedied, or removed


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, from Anglo-French obstinat, Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare to be resolved, from ob- in the way + -stinare (akin to stare to stand);

    [Adjective]  | "obstinate" 


    1: sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion;


      * e.g., " ... the child was obstinate about wanting that specific toy, despite being offered several others "





     [ "obstinate" ]

    1: stubborn, determined, persistent, adamant

      * e.g.,  ... He was so obstinate about his decision, that he wouldn't let her show him some ups about a better choice. 

     [ "obstinate" ]

    1: An unreleased song by The Strokes, written by Albert, for the end of their 40 minute home movie "In Transit" filming their tour through Europe in 200 Consists of 2 lines of lyrics (repeated), a twangy guitar, bass, drums, and a keyboard.

      * e.g.,  ... I'm not gonna change 'till I want to... 


     [ "obstinate" ]

    2: The chorus consists of a high pitched keyboard melody.

     [ "obstinate" ]

    1: W. Kroll

      * e.g.,  ... W. Kroll is a very obstinate employee. 

     [ "Obstinate" ]

    1:  Stubborn: Determined not to agree with other people's wishes or accept their suggestions.

      * e.g.,  ... Obstinate people often are annoying and dumbass nooblets. 


     [ "Obstinate" ]

    2:  Refusing to change: Unwilling to change or give up something such as an idea or attitude.

      * e.g.,  ... *Stubborn, determined, annoying, unwilling and always think they're right. 


     [ "Obstinate" ]

    3:  Difficult to control, get rid of, solve, or cure.

     [ "obstinant" ]

    1: stubborn and unwilling to listen to another persons view

      * e.g.,  ... he's being so obstinant he won't even listen to you 

     [ "obstinance" ]

    1: A worm-like parasite that will drain you of all your resources and use them to kill your friends before killing you as well. After doing so it moves on to the next host. Also defined as a headache.

      * e.g.,  ... Is obstinance in your town again? 

     [ "vow of obstinance" ]

    1: one who stubbornly adheres to an attitude of sexualabstinence esp. intercourse.

      * e.g.,  ... Sharlene: "...aw come-on babe you know we're both aching for it, it's been like forever since we both made like the beast with one hump". Shane: "I'm sorry honey but you know I've made a vow of abstinence, so please respect my vows and just be patient and when the time is right...blah blah..." Sharlene: "Yeah whatever, sounds more like a vow of obstinance..." 

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