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
While the central meaning of all this has yet to be revealed, Seehorn’s performance of Carol’s obstinate loneliness is wrenchingly genuine to anyone who has ever felt alone in a sea of smiling strangers.
From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025
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
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
Dustfinger gave the obstinate car a final kick, and they all clambered back up to the road, sweating.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
Vocabulary lists containing obstinate
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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List 8
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