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obstinately Antonyms

Opposite of obstinately

Because the opposite of obstinately shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a stubborn, unyielding, or inflexible manner; refusing to change one's opinion, behavior, or course of action despite persuasion or reason.

Usage Example

"Despite the mounting evidence against his theory, the researcher flexibly refused to revise his conclusions."

Strongest
flexibly
yieldingly
compliantly
Strong
amenably
docilely
obligingly
cooperatively

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that is tenacious and difficult to overcome, eradicate, or cure.

Usage Example

"The wine stain clung fleetingly to the linen tablecloth even after several washes."

Strong
fleetingly
briefly
temporarily

Similar words to obstinately

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

stubbornly
obdurately
persistently
intransigently
tenaciously
unyieldingly
inflexibly
mulishly
See all synonyms of obstinately

• Nearby Words

obstacle
obstinacy
obstinate
obstinately
obstruct
obstruction
obstructionism

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