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obstinate and obtuse
Both. All adjectives can be interpreted in opposing ways. Obstinate could be negative; 'stubborn', or positive; 'courage of your convictions.
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I like to be obstinate
He is so obstinate about his ideas. We are not that much Obstinate.
She was as obstinate as a mule and refused to change her mind.
Obstinate, as in stubborn: She was obstinate about her political position, and would not change her opinion very easily.
My dog was very obstinate to go back home.
We asked Lilly to do her homework. But, she was obstinate and argued saying, "No!"
His obstinate attitude led to the failure of his marriage.
Obstinate means firmly sticking to a purpose or opinion; refusing to be swayed by any argument.An example of the word 'obstinate' in a sentence:'The young child was refusing to get out of bed and get prepared for school despite her mother's repeated urges, displaying very obstinate and naughty behaviour.'People who are obstinate are STUBBORN.