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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.

Related Portuguese words