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Obstinate

/ˈɑbstənət/
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(adj) Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

You should reckon with his obstinate character.
He was too obstinate, but on the other hand he was reliable.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite everyone's advice to the contrary, the ____ child refused to eat his green vegetables.

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