The meaning of OBSTINATE is stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion. How to use obstinate in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Obstinate.
2016 See all Example Sentences for obstinate Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French obstinat, Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare to be resolved, from ob- in the way + -stinare (akin to stare to stand) First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined...