Definition of the word obstinate

Definition of the word obstinate

Pronunciation of vocabulary obstinate

obstinateadjective
cố chấp
/ˈɒbstɪnət//ˈɑːbstɪnət/

Origin of the word obstinate

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.

Vocabulary summary obstinate

type adjective

meaning stubborn, obstinate, stubborn, unruly; stubborn

meaning (medicine) persistent, difficult to cure

example an obstinate disease

Example of vocabulary obstinatenamespace

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

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.
Despite countless appeals, the obstinate child refused to eat their vegetables.
Mặc dù đã được khuyên nhủ rất nhiều lần, đứa trẻ bướng bỉnh vẫn từ chối ăn rau.
The obstinate detective refused to give up on his investigation, even when all leads seemed to hit a dead end.
Vị thám tử ngoan cố vẫn không từ bỏ cuộc điều tra, ngay cả khi mọi manh mối dường như đều đi vào ngõ cụt.