obstinate

Example Sentences

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As an evocation of a remarkable figure, by turns obstinate and unexpectedly endearing, Longford’s book remains unsurpassed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Although she could not break the obstinate Shibahara's serve, Kartal dominated the tie-break, securing victory on her second match point.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

The guard was obstinate in refusing to provide one.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025

Maybe she was too obstinate or self-destructive; maybe her vision was a tad too strange for middle-of-the-road record-buyers in the early ’70s.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024

And now I’m grateful that Henry was so obstinate about not opening the box of ÁguaViva.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman