Obstinate
Obstinate adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Obstructive and obstinate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstructive" instead an adjective "Obstinate".
Nearby Words: obstinacy, obstinately
Obstructive
Obstructive adjective - Preventing movement.
Obstinate and obstructive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstinate" instead an adjective "Obstructive".
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