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- [ob-stuh-nit]
- /ˈɒb stə nɪt/
- /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/
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- [ob-stuh-nit]
- /ˈɒb stə nɪt/
Definitions of obstinately word
- adjective obstinately firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty. 1
- adjective obstinately characterized by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude; inflexibly persisted in or carried out: obstinate advocacy of high tariffs. 1
- adjective obstinately not easily controlled or overcome: the obstinate growth of weeds. 1
- adjective obstinately not yielding readily to treatment, as a disease. 1
- noun obstinately In an obstinate manner. 1
- adverb obstinately stubbornly 1
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Origin of obstinately
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin obstinātus (past participle of obstināre to set one's mind on, be determined), equivalent to ob- ob- + -stin-, combining form of stan- (derivative of stāre to stand) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Obstinately
noun
adjective
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obstinately popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
obstinately usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obstinately
adverb obstinately
- stubbornly — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- determinedly — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- inflexibly — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- adamantly — utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
- tenaciously — holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
Antonyms for obstinately
adverb obstinately
- compliantly — complying; obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way: a man with a compliant nature.
- docilely — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- graciously — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- obediently — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
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