obstinate in German
obstinate in German is stur, hartnäckig, starrköpfig — obstinate means refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, often unreasonably so.
obstinate in German
stur
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
hartnäckig
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
starrköpfig
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
hartnäckig
(of inanimate things) Not easily subdued or removed.
widerborstig
(of inanimate things) Not easily subdued or removed.
widerspenstig
(of inanimate things) Not easily subdued or removed.
What does "obstinate" mean?
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adj Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, often unreasonably so.
"He was too obstinate to admit he'd taken the wrong turn."
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obstinate in a sentence
- He was too obstinate to admit he'd taken the wrong turn.
- The obstinate stain wouldn't come out no matter what she tried.
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What is "obstinate" in German?
"obstinate" in German is stur, hartnäckig, starrköpfig. obstinate means: Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, often unreasonably so.
How do you use "obstinate" in a sentence?
Example: "He was too obstinate to admit he'd taken the wrong turn." In German, "obstinate" is stur, hartnäckig, starrköpfig.
Are there other ways to say "obstinate" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "obstinate": stur, hartnäckig, starrköpfig, widerborstig, widerspenstig.
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