Obstinate
Obstinate adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Puritanical and obstinate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Puritanical" instead an adjective "Obstinate".
Nearby Words: obstinacy, obstinately
Puritanical
Puritanical adjective - Given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals.
Obstinate and puritanical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstinate" instead an adjective "Puritanical".
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