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obstinate Antonyms

Opposite of obstinate

Because the opposite of obstinate shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Usage Example

"Despite clear evidence that his plan was flawed, the committee member remained compliant in his opposition to the new proposal."

Strongest
compliant
amenable
tractable
yielding
Strong
flexible
docile
accommodating
malleable
submissive
cooperative

• adjective (Context 2)

Very difficult to change, overcome, or cure (especially of an unwelcome condition, problem, or stain).

Usage Example

"The mechanic spent hours trying to loosen an manageable bolt on the engine block."

Strong
manageable
remediable
fleeting
temporary

Similar words to obstinate

Words similar to obstinate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stubborn
obdurate
headstrong
persistent
intransigent
inflexible
unyielding
pigheaded
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• Nearby Words

obsoleteness
obstacle
obstinacy
obstinate
obstinately
obstruct
obstruction

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obstinate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obstinate
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