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Obstinate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Refusing to change one's opinion, course of action, or behavior; stubborn.

Senses:

1. Stubbornly adhering to an opinion or a course of action, regardless of reason or persuasion.
2. Difficult to manage, control, or persuade.

Usage:

Sense 1: John is so obstinate that he never listens to anyone else's perspective.

Sense 2: The obstinate child refused to eat his vegetables, no matter what his parents tried.

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