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How to pronounce “obstinate”
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Pronunciation guide for obstinate
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- Practice the English pronunciation of obstinate with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Every day you live, you impact the planet
JG: Well, I suppose, you know, I'm obstinate, I don't like giving up,
- Definition summary
- Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
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How to pronounce obstinate
Every day you live, you impact the planet
JG: Well, I suppose, you know, I'm obstinate, I don't like giving up,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “obstinate”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
- (of inanimate things) Not easily subdued or removed.
- (of a facial feature) Typical of an obstinate person; fixed and unmoving.
- [Adverb]
- firmly, inflexibly, resolutely, obstinately
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