Pertinacious and Receptive

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Pertinacious adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: a pertinacious salesman who would simply not take “No!” for an answer

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Receptive is an antonym for pertinacious.

Nearby Word: pertinacity

Receptive adjective - Willing to consider new or different ideas.

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Pertinacious is an antonym for receptive.

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