Obstinate
Obstinate adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Self-assertive and obstinate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-assertive" instead an adjective "Obstinate".
Nearby Words: obstinacy, obstinately
Self-assertive
Self-assertive adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.
Obstinate and self-assertive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstinate" instead an adjective phrase "Self-assertive".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- firm and obstinate
- firm and self-assertive
- determined and obstinate
- determined and self-assertive
- inflexible and obstinate
- inflexible and self-assertive
- stubborn and obstinate
- stubborn and self-assertive
- unyielding and obstinate
- unyielding and self-assertive
- tenacious and obstinate
- tenacious and self-assertive
- bigoted and obstinate
- bigoted and self-assertive
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