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obstinate Synonyms

Another word for obstinate

Choosing another word for obstinate depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 stubborn in his opposition to the new proposal."

Strongest
stubborn
headstrong
obdurate
intransigent
inflexible
unyielding
Strong
mulish
pigheaded
willful
adamant

• 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 persistent bolt on the engine block."

Strongest
persistent
stubborn
Strong
tenacious
refractory
intractable
unrelenting

Opposites of obstinate

The opposite of obstinate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

compliant
amenable
yielding
tractable
manageable
flexible
remediable
docile
See all opposites of obstinate

• Nearby Words

obstetrician
obstetrics
obstinacy
obstinate
obstinately
obstruct
obstruction

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