Obstinate
(adjective)
- Stubbornly refusing to change one's mind or course of action.
- Persistently or stubbornly refusing to do something.
Origin:
The word "obstinate" comes from the latin word "obstinatus" which means "stubborn".
Examples:
- He was obstinate and refused to change his mind.
- The child was obstinate and refused to eat his vegetables.
- She was obstinate in her refusal to comply with the request.
- The obstinate dog refused to come when called.
- He was obstinate in his determination to finish the project.