obstinate

Definitions

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

Difficult to overcome, subdue, or treat.

Examples

Despite the overwhelming evidence, he remained obstinate in his refusal to admit he was wrong.

The obstinate mule refused to move, no matter how much the farmer pulled on the rope.

Her obstinate personality made it difficult for the team to reach a consensus on the project.

Synonyms

stubborn headstrong mulish inflexible obdurate pigheaded intransigent

Antonyms

flexible compliant amenable yielding pliant tractable submissive