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obstinate

Pronunciation: /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/

The English word “obstinate” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
  2. Of an inanimate object, not easily subdued or removed.
  3. Of a facial feature or expression, fixed and unmoving.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English obstinat(e) (“obstinate, stubborn”), from Latin obstinātus, perfect passive participle of obstinō (“set one's mind firmly upon, resolve”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from ob (“before”) + *stinare, from stare (“to stand”). Doublet of ostinato.

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