Obstinate
adjSynonymAntonymRoot wordSSC PYQ × 10/ˈɑbstənət/ · ऑब्स्टिनट
Refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when other people try to persuade you to; showing this
Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's opinion, behaviour, choices
Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose
हठी, अपनी बात पर अड़ा रहने वाला
He is obstinate about the old method.
She remained obstinate and refused to apologise.
An obstinate stain needs a second wash.
Daily use: Obstinate hai, kisi ki nahi sunta.
Obstinate आदमी obstacle की तरह रास्ते में अड़कर खड़ा रहता है — कितना भी समझाइए, हटता ही नहीं। इसका उल्टा flexible।
An obstinate person stands in your way like an OBSTacle and simply will not move, however hard you try to persuade him. Its opposite is flexible.
Stubborn, adamant, obdurate, intransigent और recalcitrant इसके synonym हैं; docile, flexible, compliant और amenable antonym। Spelling में एक ही n है और अंत -ate है: o-b-s-t-i-n-a-t-e।
Stubborn, adamant, obdurate, intransigent and recalcitrant are its synonyms; docile, flexible, compliant and amenable are its antonyms. For spelling, note the single n and the ending -ate: o-b-s-t-i-n-a-t-e.