Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Obstinate resistance to argument, persuasion, or entreaty; wilful pertinacity, especially in an unreasonable or evil course; stubbornness; obstinacy.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun obsolete Obstinacy; stubbornness.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun uncountable
stubbornness
Etymologies
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Examples
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I wonder if Sanford's tryst to Argentina was spontaneous too, hence the obstination to vacate the post of governor?
Wilson insists outburst during Obama speech 'spontaneous' 2009
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I admire your obstination in getting the perfect recipe/ingredients!
Recipe: Pear and Almond Tart (Τάρτα Αμύγδαλο και Αχλάδια) Laurie Constantino 2008
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Je connais ta jeunesse si envieillie en son obstination, et tes mœurs si dépravées, que le récit de tes vices ne te sçauroit émouvoir.
The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) Henry Martyn Baird
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Ces doutes, ces négations sont fondés en raison; ils viennent de mon obstination à me cacher.
The Adventure of Living Strachey, John St Loe 1922
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Ces doutes, ces négations sont fondés en raison; ils viennent de mon obstination à me cacher.
The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography John St. Loe Strachey 1893
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Ne soustenez pas vos sentiments auec vne trop grande obstination.
George Washington's Rules of Civility Conway, M D 1890
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She thought of running after him, but of what use would that be, seeing his obstination against treating diseases on the mortal plane?
The Faith Doctor A Story of New York Edward Eggleston 1869
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-- In the National Assembly, eclipsed by men of great and spontaneous ability, he remains a long time in the shade, and, more than once, through obstination or lack of tact, makes himself ridiculous.
The French Revolution - Volume 3 Hippolyte Taine 1860
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Why is he called "christian" with so much obstination?
News - latimes.com 2011
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… Tantôt c’était les terribles clefs de M. Viot que je croyais entendre, frinc! frinc! frinc! ou bien la fée aux lunettes qui venait s’asseoir à mon chevet et qui me réveillait en sursaut; d’autrefois aussi les yeux noirs, — oh! comme ils étaient noirs! — s’installaient au pied de mon lit, me regardant avec une étrange obstination.
Le Petit Chose (part 1) Histoire d'un Enfant Alphonse Daudet 1868
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