obstinado — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dogged adj Persistent and determined, refusing to give up despite difficulty.
- feisty adj Full of spirit and energy; not afraid to stand up for oneself.
- headstrong adj Stubbornly determined to do things one's own way, ignoring advice or objections.
- obstinate adj Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, often unreasonably so.
- wilful adj Done deliberately and on purpose, especially something wrong or harmful.
Senses
obstinado is used for these senses in English:
- dogged stubbornly persevering, steadfast
- feisty Tenacious, energetic, spunky.
- headstrong Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
- obstinate Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
- wilful Stubborn and determined.