Obstinate
mediumOB-stih-nut
adjective
Definition
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
Examples
“His obstinate refusal to compromise led to the negotiation's failure.”
“The obstinate child refused to eat vegetables.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Categories
GRE Tip
Obstinate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "stubborn" or "intransigent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "flexible".
Related GRE Words
unyielding
Not giving way to pressure; firm and resolute
obdurate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
mulish
Resembling or characteristic of a mule; stubborn
adamant
Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding
intransigent
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or agree; uncompromising
pigheaded
Stupidly obstinate
Master obstinate and 800+ GRE words
Learn through stories, practice with real GRE questions, and never forget with spaced repetition.