Definition of obstinate

obstinateadjective

cố chấp

/ˈɒbstɪnət//ˈɑːbstɪnət/

The word "obstinate" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the verb "obstare," which means "to stand in the way" or "to oppose." This Latin verb is a combination of "ob," meaning "against" or "opposite," and "stare," meaning "to stand." In Middle English, the word "obstinate" emerged in the 13th century, initially meaning "to withstand" or "to resist." Over time, the meaning shifted to describe someone who is stubbornly persistent or unwilling to change their opinion or behavior, even in the face of evidence or persuasion. Today, "obstinate" is used to describe an individual who is recalcitrant, uncompromising, or reluctant to yield, often in a negative sense. Despite its origins in a sense of opposition, the word "obstinate" is now often associated with negative connotations, implying a rigidity or stubbornness that can be frustrating or unproductive.

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refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when other people try to persuade you to; showing this

từ chối thay đổi quan điểm, cách cư xử, v.v. khi người khác cố gắng thuyết phục bạn; hiển thị cái này

Example:
  • He can be very obstinate when he wants to be!

    Anh ấy có thể rất cố chấp khi anh ấy muốn!

  • her obstinate refusal to comply with their request

    sự từ chối ngoan cố của cô ấy để thực hiện theo yêu cầu của họ

  • Their position remains one of obstinate denial, even in face of the new evidence.

    Quan điểm của họ vẫn là ngoan cố phủ nhận, ngay cả khi đối mặt với những bằng chứng mới.

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difficult to get rid of or deal with

khó khăn để thoát khỏi hoặc đối phó với

Example:
  • the obstinate problem of unemployment

    vấn đề thất nghiệp dai dẳng

  • an obstinate stain

    một vết bẩn cố chấp

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