Persistent and Wrongheaded

Persistent

Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Usage example: although his first attempts were singularly unsuccessful, he was persistent in his pursuit of a career in rock music

Wrongheaded and persistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wrongheaded" instead an adjective "Persistent".

Wrongheaded

Wrongheaded adjective - Obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion.

Persistent and wrongheaded are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Wrongheaded".
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